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

Vaynberg, 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 Vaynberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vaynberg in America

Vaynberg is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vaynberg surname appeared 156 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 Vaynberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vaynberg 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 Vaynberg

The surname VAYNBERG is of Russian origin and dates back to the late 18th century. It is believed to have originated in the village of Vayno, located in the Smolensk region of western Russia. The name is likely derived from the Old Russian word "voyna," meaning "war" or "warrior," suggesting that early bearers of the name may have been soldiers or military personnel.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VAYNBERG surname can be found in a census conducted in the Smolensk region in 1795, where it appears as "Vainberg." This variation in spelling was not uncommon during that period, as standardized spellings of surnames were not yet widely established.

In the early 19th century, the VAYNBERG name began to appear in various official records and documents across Russia. Notably, a certain Ivan Vaynberg (1802-1871) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Nizhny Novgorod, known for his philanthropic activities and support of local educational institutions.

Another notable bearer of the VAYNBERG surname was Mikhail Vaynberg (1845-1912), a Russian writer and journalist who was known for his satirical works and critiques of the Russian society of his time. His works were widely read and influential in the late 19th century.

During the 20th century, the VAYNBERG name spread across various parts of the former Soviet Union, as individuals and families migrated and settled in different regions. One prominent figure was Yakov Vaynberg (1901-1979), a Soviet physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics and participated in the development of the Soviet atomic bomb project.

In the realm of arts and culture, the VAYNBERG surname is associated with the Russian composer and pianist Moisey Vaynberg (1919-1996), whose works drew inspiration from both classical and folk traditions. His compositions were widely performed and celebrated within the Soviet Union and internationally.

It is important to note that while these examples provide insight into the history and notable bearers of the VAYNBERG surname, the name has been carried by countless individuals throughout its existence, each with their own unique stories and contributions to their respective communities and societies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vaynberg

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

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 Vaynberg 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 Vaynberg 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 Vaynberg was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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