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

Weers, 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 Weers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Weers in America

Weers is the 37591st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Weers surname appeared 592 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 Weers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Weers 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 Weers

The surname "WEERS" is of Germanic origin, with its earliest known roots traced back to regions of present-day Germany and the Low Countries during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "wer," which referred to a man or warrior. This term may have been used to distinguish individuals who possessed qualities associated with bravery or physical prowess.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "WEERS" can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the Duchy of Brabant, where a certain "Henric van Weers" was mentioned as a landowner in the town of Leuven. This suggests that the name may have initially been connected to a specific place or geographic location, potentially serving as a locative surname.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various chronicles and records of the Hanseatic League, a powerful economic alliance of merchant guilds and market towns in Northern Europe. Individuals with the surname "WEERS" were documented as traders and merchants operating in cities like Hamburg and Lübeck, indicating their involvement in the flourishing commercial activities of the time.

One notable figure bearing the name "WEERS" was Johann Weers (1450-1516), a German humanist scholar and educator who served as the rector of the prestigious Latin school in Münster. His contributions to the advancement of classical education during the Renaissance period earned him recognition among his contemporaries.

In the 17th century, the name "WEERS" gained prominence in the Netherlands, where a family of that name held significant influence in the city of Amsterdam. Pieter Weers (1602-1677), a prominent merchant and financier, was instrumental in the establishment of the Dutch East India Company and played a crucial role in the economic prosperity of the Dutch Golden Age.

Another notable figure with the surname "WEERS" was Maria Weers (1720-1798), a Dutch painter and engraver celebrated for her exquisite portraiture and still-life works. Her artwork was highly sought after by the nobility and affluent patrons of her time, reflecting the artistic talents associated with this surname.

As the name "WEERS" spread across various regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as "Wehrs," "Wehrse," and "Werres," reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of different areas. While the exact origin and meaning of the name may have evolved over time, it has maintained a strong connection to its Germanic roots and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Weers

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

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

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