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

Weets, 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 Weets surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Weets in America

Weets is the 66371st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Weets surname appeared 298 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 Weets.

We can also compare 2010 data for Weets 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 Weets

The surname "Weets" is of English origin, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "wætt," which means "wet" or "damp." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname for someone who lived in a marshy or damp area.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire from the late 12th century, where it appears as "Wete." This spelling variation was common in medieval times due to the inconsistencies in written records.

One notable bearer of this surname was Sir John Weets, a wealthy landowner and knight who lived in the 14th century. Records indicate that he owned vast estates in Oxfordshire and was a prominent figure in the local community.

During the 16th century, the name appeared in various documents related to the village of Weetshill, located in Gloucestershire. It is possible that the name originated from this place name, which may have derived from the Old English words "wætt" and "hyll," meaning "wet hill."

In the 17th century, a family by the name of Weets resided in the parish of Weedon Lois, Northamptonshire. This area was known for its marshy terrain, which further supports the theory of the name's connection to wetlands or damp environments.

Another notable figure was Sir Thomas Weets, a prominent lawyer and judge who lived in the late 17th century. He served as the Lord Chief Justice of England from 1689 to 1692 and was knighted for his service to the Crown.

During the 18th century, the Weets family had a strong presence in the county of Dorset, where they were known as successful landowners and farmers. One member of the family, Edward Weets (1732-1810), was a well-respected local magistrate and philanthropist.

As the centuries passed, the name continued to spread across various regions of England, with some variations in spelling, such as "Weet," "Weete," and "Weets." Despite these minor changes, the overall pronunciation and meaning of the name remained consistent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Weets

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

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

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