Find out how popular the last name DeWeber is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named DeWeber.

DeWeber, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the DeWeber surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeWeber in America

DeWeber is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeWeber surname appeared 197 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname DeWeber.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeWeber to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name DeWeber

The surname DEWEBER originated in Germany, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the old German words "de" meaning "the" and "weber" meaning "weaver." This suggests that the name likely belonged to individuals involved in the weaving trade or textile industry during that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DEWEBER can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, dated 1543. These records mention a Johannes DEWEBER, a master weaver who owned a successful weaving workshop within the city walls.

In the 17th century, the name DEWEBER appeared in various church registries across the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. One notable figure was Hans DEWEBER (1612-1688), a respected linen merchant from Leipzig who established a thriving trade network throughout Central Europe.

As the name spread, variations in spelling emerged, such as DEWEBER, DEWEBBER, and DEWEVERE. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local record keepers.

In the 18th century, the DEWEBER family left a significant mark in the annals of German history. Johann DEWEBER (1735-1802) was a renowned philosopher and scholar who taught at the University of Jena, contributing to the intellectual discourse of the Enlightenment period.

Another prominent figure was Elise DEWEBER (1769-1833), a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in Berlin. Her progressive approach to education and advocacy for women's rights earned her widespread acclaim during her lifetime.

As the Industrial Revolution took hold in the 19th century, the DEWEBER name became associated with the textile industry once again. Friedrich DEWEBER (1812-1887) was a successful textile manufacturer in Aachen, renowned for his innovative weaving techniques and the high quality of his fabrics.

Throughout its history, the surname DEWEBER has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, merchants, scholars, and industrialists. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its roots remain firmly planted in the traditional weaving trade that shaped its origins in 16th century Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeWeber

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname DeWeber.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for DeWeber was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of DeWeber has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name DeWeber was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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