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

Weih, 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 Weih surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Weih in America

Weih is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Weih surname appeared 152 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 Weih.

We can also compare 2010 data for Weih 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 Weih

The surname WEIH is of German origin, and it can be traced back to the early medieval period in the regions of Bavaria and Austria. It is believed to be derived from the Old High German word "wih," which means "holy" or "sacred." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived near a sacred site, such as a church or a monastery.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname WEIH dates back to the 13th century, when a certain Rudolf Weih was mentioned in a document from the town of Regensburg, located in modern-day Bavaria. This region was known for its numerous monasteries and religious institutions, which may explain the origin of the name.

During the 14th century, the surname WEIH appeared in various records from the Austrian region, particularly in the areas around Vienna and Salzburg. It is possible that the name was brought to Austria by individuals or families migrating from Bavaria during this time.

In the 15th century, a notable individual bearing the surname WEIH was Johannes Weih, a scholar and theologian who lived from 1420 to 1497. He was known for his work on the reform of monastic life and his contributions to the University of Vienna.

The surname WEIH continued to be prevalent in various parts of Germany and Austria throughout the following centuries. One example is Johann Georg Weih, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1691 to 1745. His works were widely acclaimed, and some of them can still be found in museums across Europe.

Another noteworthy figure with the surname WEIH was Wilhelm Weih, a German botanist and explorer who lived from 1837 to 1919. He conducted extensive research on various plant species and made significant contributions to the field of plant taxonomy.

In the 19th century, the surname WEIH was also found in the United States, likely due to German immigration during that period. One example is John Weih, a German-American businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1844 to 1929. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributed greatly to the development of his local community.

While the surname WEIH may have evolved and spread to different parts of the world over time, its roots can be traced back to the sacred and religious connotations of its Old High German origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Weih

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

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

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