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

Weger, 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 Weger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Weger in America

Weger is the 18278th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Weger surname appeared 1,519 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 Weger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Weger 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 Weger

The surname Weger has its origins in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Weg," which means "way" or "path," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a particular road or path.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Weger can be found in the town of Augsburg, Germany, in the year 1542. A document from that time mentions a certain Hans Weger, who was a respected tradesman in the city.

In the 17th century, the name Weger appeared in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. One notable individual from this period was Johann Weger, a Protestant theologian born in Heidelberg in 1624. He was known for his writings on religious topics and his contributions to the ongoing debates between Protestants and Catholics during the Reformation era.

The 18th century saw the Weger name spread further across Europe. In 1756, a man named Friedrich Weger was born in the town of Büdingen, in what is now the state of Hesse, Germany. He later became a prominent merchant and was involved in the local government.

As the 19th century dawned, the Weger name began to appear in various parts of the United States, likely due to German immigration. One notable American with this surname was Charles Weger, born in 1857 in Pennsylvania. He was a successful businessman and philanthropist, founding the Weger Foundation, which supported educational and charitable causes.

Another notable figure was Wilhelm Weger, a German-born artist who lived from 1876 to 1936. He was known for his landscape paintings and illustrations, and his works can be found in several museums across Europe.

In the early 20th century, the name Weger continued to spread globally. Hans Weger, born in 1903 in Austria, was a renowned architect who was instrumental in the development of modern Austrian architecture. His designs can be seen in various buildings and structures throughout Vienna and other parts of the country.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname Weger throughout history. While the name may have originated in Germany, it has since been adopted by people from various backgrounds and cultures, each adding their own unique stories and contributions to the rich tapestry of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Weger

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

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

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