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

Weifenbach, 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 Weifenbach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Weifenbach in America

Weifenbach is the 104156th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Weifenbach surname appeared 172 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 Weifenbach.

We can also compare 2010 data for Weifenbach 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 Weifenbach

The surname Weifenbach originates from Germany, where it first appeared in the early 14th century. The name is derived from the German words "weifen," meaning "waif" or "orphan," and "bach," meaning "stream" or "brook." This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive term for someone who lived near a stream or brook, possibly an orphan or a person of humble origins.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Weifenbach can be found in the Weimarisches Urkundenbuch, a collection of historical documents from the region of Weimar, dating back to 1318. The name is also mentioned in the Heidelberger Handschriften, a collection of medieval manuscripts from the University of Heidelberg, in the late 14th century.

During the 16th century, the Weifenbach family established itself in the town of Eschwege, in the region of Hesse, Germany. Hans Weifenbach (1520-1588) was a notable figure in the town, serving as a councilman and a respected citizen.

In the 17th century, the name Weifenbach appeared in various historical records, including the Kirchenbücher (church registers) of several German towns, such as Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Bamberg. Johann Weifenbach (1642-1712) was a prominent theologian and author from Bamberg, known for his works on Protestant theology.

The 18th century saw the spread of the Weifenbach name to other parts of Europe. Friedrich Weifenbach (1745-1821), a German-born artist, gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits in Vienna, Austria.

In the 19th century, the name Weifenbach was found in various regions of Germany, as well as in neighboring countries like Switzerland and Austria. Notable individuals from this period include Karl Weifenbach (1818-1887), a German novelist and playwright, and Emma Weifenbach (1853-1919), a Swiss painter and artist known for her portraits and landscapes.

Throughout its history, the surname Weifenbach has been associated with various professions, including artisans, merchants, scholars, and artists. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has gained a rich history and a place in the cultural fabric of German-speaking regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Weifenbach

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

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

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