Veber
A surname derived from the German word "weber" meaning a weaver of cloth or textiles.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 206 Americans carry the last name Veber. That puts it at #99,378 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,663,856 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Veber surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
206
1 in 1,663,856
Census rank
#99,378
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
182
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 182 bearers of the surname Veber in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 99378th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Veber, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Veber
The surname VEBER originated in Germany, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old German word "webari," which translates to "weaver," indicating that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in the weaving trade or textile industry.
In the 13th century, the name appeared in various historical documents, including the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of diplomatic records from the Margraviate of Brandenburg. This suggests that the name was well-established in the region during this time period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VEBER can be found in the Würzburg Annals from the year 1270, where a certain "Henricus Veber" is mentioned. This provides evidence of the name's existence in the area around Würzburg, Germany, during the late medieval period.
In the 14th century, the name VEBER was also found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of documents related to the history of Saxony. This indicates that the name had spread to other parts of Germany by this time.
One notable bearer of the VEBER name was Johannes Veber (1477-1541), a German humanist scholar and reformer who was a contemporary of Martin Luther. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation and served as a rector at the University of Wittenberg.
Another prominent figure was Johann Veber (1587-1658), a German composer and organist who worked in the court of the Elector of Saxony. His compositions, particularly his organ works, were highly regarded during his lifetime and contributed to the development of the North German organ tradition.
In the 18th century, Johann Gottfried Veber (1735-1797) was a notable German botanist and physician. He made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and was a member of the prestigious Royal Society of Sciences in Göttingen.
The name VEBER also appeared in various place names throughout Germany, such as Vebershausen, a municipality in the district of Göttingen, and Vebermühle, a former mill located in the town of Halle (Saale).
It is worth mentioning that variations in spelling, such as Weber and Weber, were common due to regional dialects and scribal practices in the past. However, the VEBER form remained distinct and can be traced back to its origins in the weaving trade.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Veber
Among Census respondents with the surname Veber, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Veber bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Veber surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.8%
- Hispanic or Latino6.0%
- Unknown or suppressed2.2%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Veber surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #99,378 | -18.4% |
| Count | 208 | 182 | -12.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Veber bearers went from 208 to 182 (-12.5% change). The surname moved down 15,413 positions in the national ranking, going from #83,965 to #99,378.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Veber
FAQ
Veber surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Veber?
The surname Veber holds position #99,378 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 206 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Veber surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Veber, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.