Weaving
An occupational surname derived from the profession of weaving cloth or textiles.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 171 Americans carry the last name Weaving. That puts it at #125,282 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,004,411 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Weaving 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
171
1 in 2,004,411
Census rank
#125,282
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
137
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 137 bearers of the surname Weaving in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 125282nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Weaving, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (7.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Weaving
The surname "Weaving" is of English origin and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is an occupational surname derived from the Old English word "wefan," meaning "to weave." The name was likely given to those who worked as weavers or were involved in the textile industry.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, dated 1166, where a person named Richard le Wevere is mentioned. This early spelling variation, "Wevere," highlights the occupational nature of the name.
Another early reference to the name can be found in the Curia Regis Rolls of Buckinghamshire in 1205, where a person named William le Wevere is listed. The use of the French prefix "le" before the occupational term was common during the Norman period in England.
In the 13th century, the name "Weaving" appeared in various forms, such as "Wevyng" and "Wevinge," as evidenced by the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where a person named Hugh Wevyng is recorded.
One of the notable individuals with the surname "Weaving" was Robert Weaving, a 16th-century English clergyman and author who served as the Archdeacon of Doncaster. He was born around 1540 and died in 1616.
Another significant figure was John Weaving, an English Puritan minister and religious writer who lived from 1575 to 1630. He served as the rector of St. Michael's Church in Coventry and was known for his religious works, including "Antidote against the Poyson of Hereticall and Blasphemous Sectaries" (1622).
In the 17th century, a notable individual named Thomas Weaving, born around 1620, was a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses, representing Lancaster County. He played a role in the colonial government of Virginia during that time.
Moving forward, Elizabeth Weaving, born in 1694, was a notable figure from Derbyshire, England. She was known for her involvement in the local community and her philanthropic efforts.
Finally, John Weaving, born in 1789 in Lancashire, England, was a renowned mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the fields of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Weaving
Among Census respondents with the surname Weaving, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (7.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Weaving 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 Weaving surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native7.3%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Weaving 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 | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #125,282 | #125,282 | 0.0% |
| Count | 137 | 137 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Weaving bearers went from 137 to 137 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #125,282 to #125,282.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Weaving
FAQ
Weaving surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Weaving?
The surname Weaving holds position #125,282 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 171 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Weaving surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Weaving, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (7.3%). 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.