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

Weidl, 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 Weidl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Weidl in America

Weidl is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Weidl surname appeared 132 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 Weidl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Weidl 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 Weidl

The surname WEIDL is of German origin, deriving from the old German word "weide" meaning "willow tree". The name likely originated in the early medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century, in various regions of what is now modern-day Germany and Austria.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to 1287, when a certain Johannes Weidl was mentioned in the town records of Nuremberg. The name was also found in various other German towns and villages during the late medieval and early modern periods, often associated with professions related to willow trees or basket weaving.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Hans Weidl was a respected craftsman and woodcarver in the city of Augsburg. His intricate woodcarvings can still be seen adorning the altars of several churches in the region.

During the 16th century, the Weidl name appears in the records of the University of Heidelberg, with a student named Michael Weidl enrolled in the faculty of theology in 1568.

In the 17th century, a family of Weidls settled in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where they became prominent merchants and landowners. The Weidl family coat of arms, featuring willow branches, can still be seen carved into the archway of their former residence in the town's historic center.

One of the most famous bearers of the name was Johann Weidl (1670-1742), a renowned Baroque architect from Vienna. He designed several notable buildings, including the Schönborn Palace and the Church of St. Michael in Vienna.

Another notable figure was the Austrian composer and organist Ferdinand Weidl (1811-1868), who served as the Kapellmeister (music director) at the Stephansdom cathedral in Vienna.

In the 19th century, Johann Weidl (1838-1912) was a prominent German-American sculptor and artist, known for his intricate woodcarvings and sculptures adorning several churches and public buildings in the United States.

The Weidl surname has also been found in various other regions of Europe, including parts of Switzerland, France, and even England, likely due to migration and intermarriage over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Weidl

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

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

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