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

Weiher, 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 Weiher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Weiher in America

Weiher is the 41164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Weiher surname appeared 529 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 Weiher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Weiher 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 Weiher

The surname Weiher is of German origin and is derived from the German word "Weiher," which means "pond" or "pool." This name likely originated in the medieval period, possibly as early as the 12th or 13th century, and was initially used to identify someone who lived near a pond or pool.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Weiher can be traced back to various regions in Germany, including Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and Rhineland-Palatinate. These areas were known for their abundance of natural water bodies, making the surname particularly relevant.

One of the earliest known references to the name Weiher can be found in the Würzburg Codex, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions a person named "Heinrich von Weiher," indicating that the name was already in use during that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Johannes Weiher (born around 1320) was a scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Heidelberg. His writings on theology and philosophy were influential during the late medieval period.

During the Renaissance era, the name Weiher gained further prominence. Hans Weiher (1490-1567) was a renowned German painter and engraver who contributed significantly to the artistic landscape of the time.

In the 17th century, a prominent military leader named Johann Weiher (1612-1683) served in the Thirty Years' War. He was known for his strategic prowess and played a crucial role in several battles during the conflict.

Another notable figure with the surname Weiher was Carl Friedrich Weiher (1784-1861), a German mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and was recognized for his work on the calculation of planetary orbits.

Throughout history, variations of the name Weiher have also been documented, such as Weyher, Weyer, and Weier. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and variations in spelling practices across different regions of Germany.

While the surname Weiher has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins can be traced back to the German language and the historical significance of water bodies in shaping the names of individuals and families.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Weiher

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

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

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