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

Weah, 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 Weah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Weah in America

Weah is the 47429th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Weah surname appeared 447 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 Weah.

We can also compare 2010 data for Weah 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 Weah

The surname "WEAH" is believed to have originated in West Africa, specifically in the region of Liberia. It is derived from the Kru language, which is spoken by the Kruan ethnic group in Liberia. The name may have roots in the word "weah," which means "to lead" or "to guide" in the Kru language.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "WEAH" can be found in the historical records of the Kru people, dating back to the 16th century. These records mention individuals with the name "WEAH" playing important roles as leaders and guides in their communities.

During the colonial era in Liberia, the surname "WEAH" gained prominence as some members of the Kru ethnic group adopted Western surnames. This was likely due to the influence of Christian missionaries and Western settlers in the region.

In the 19th century, a notable figure bearing the surname "WEAH" was Kwamina Weah, a Kru leader born around 1820. He was instrumental in negotiating trade agreements between the Kru people and European merchants, facilitating the export of valuable goods such as ivory and palm oil.

Another prominent individual with the surname "WEAH" was Samuel Weah, born in 1878. He was a respected elder and storyteller among the Kru people, known for preserving and passing down their oral traditions and cultural heritage.

In the 20th century, one of the most famous individuals with the surname "WEAH" was George Weah, born in 1966. He was a professional soccer player who played for several top European clubs and won prestigious awards, including the Ballon d'Or in 1995. Weah later became involved in politics and served as the President of Liberia from 2018 to 2023.

Another notable figure with the surname "WEAH" was Siaka Weah, born in 1942. He was a prominent Liberian politician and served as a member of the House of Representatives for several terms, representing the Kru people and advocating for their rights and interests.

The surname "WEAH" has also been associated with various place names in Liberia, such as Weah Town and Weah Village, which are believed to have been named after individuals or families bearing this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Weah

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

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

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