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

Weekes, 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 Weekes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Weekes in America

Weekes is the 10468th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Weekes surname appeared 3,070 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Weekes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Weekes 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 Weekes

The surname Weekes is of English origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "wic," meaning a dwelling or a small village. This name was likely given to someone who lived in a small settlement or hamlet.

In the Domesday Book, a historical record compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror, the name appears as "Wiche" and "Wike." These early spellings suggest that the surname Weekes evolved from these Old English forms over time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Weekes can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1296, where a John atte Wike is listed. The use of the preposition "atte" before the placename indicates that the surname was initially a locational name, referring to a person's place of origin or residence.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the surname Weekes was primarily concentrated in the southern counties of England, particularly in Sussex, Hampshire, and Dorset. Notable individuals from this period include Sir Thomas Weekes (c. 1260-1335), a prominent landowner and knight who served under King Edward I and King Edward II.

In the 16th century, the surname Weekes can be found in various records, such as the Feet of Fines for Essex from 1557, which mentions a Robert Weekes. Another notable figure from this period is Richard Weekes (c. 1510-1578), a Protestant martyr who was burned at the stake during the Marian Persecutions.

The 17th century saw the surname Weekes spread to other parts of England, including the Midlands and the North. One notable bearer of the name was Sir Thomas Weekes (1623-1700), a wealthy merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1693.

In the 18th century, the surname Weekes continued to be prominent in various parts of England. Samuel Weekes (1733-1804) was a notable English Baptist minister and author, known for his works on theology and religious history.

During the 19th century, the surname Weekes also found its way to other parts of the British Empire, including Canada and Australia. One notable figure from this period was Sir John Weekes (1834-1912), a Canadian politician and businessman who served as a member of the Canadian Parliament.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Weekes

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

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

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