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

Weideman, 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 Weideman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Weideman in America

Weideman is the 27534th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Weideman surname appeared 875 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 Weideman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Weideman 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 Weideman

The surname WEIDEMAN is of German origin and dates back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Middle German words "weiden", meaning "to pasture" or "to graze", and "man", meaning "man". The name is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where many families with this surname were found.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the WEIDEMAN surname can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, dating back to 1548. The name was likely given to individuals who worked as herdsmen or shepherds, tending to livestock in the pastures and meadows of the region.

In the 17th century, the WEIDEMAN surname began to spread beyond Bavaria to other parts of Germany and neighboring countries. The name appeared in various forms, such as WEIDEMANN, WEIDMAN, and WEIDMAYER, reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

One notable bearer of the WEIDEMAN surname was Johann Weideman (1615-1688), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Dukes of Saxe-Weissenfels. His works, including sacred music and organ compositions, were highly regarded during his lifetime.

Another significant figure was Georg Weideman (1770-1837), a German architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Berlin, including the Altes Palais and the Neue Wache. His contributions helped shape the architectural landscape of the city during the early 19th century.

In the United States, the WEIDEMAN surname can be traced back to the late 18th century, when German immigrants began arriving in significant numbers. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Johann Michael Weideman (1742-1822), who settled in Pennsylvania and fought in the American Revolutionary War.

Other notable individuals with the WEIDEMAN surname include:

1. Heinrich Weideman (1865-1946), a German-American architect known for his work in the Beaux-Arts style.
2. Rudolf Weideman (1905-1987), a German-born American artist and sculptor, best known for his abstract expressionist works.
3. Friedrich Weideman (1868-1949), a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on the history of the Lutheran Church.
4. Anna Weideman (1892-1975), an American actress and vaudeville performer active in the early 20th century.
5. Klaus Weideman (born 1945), a German businessman and former CEO of Siemens AG, a major multinational corporation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Weideman

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

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

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