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

Weiler, 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 Weiler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Weiler in America

Weiler is the 3515th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Weiler surname appeared 10,160 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Weiler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Weiler 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 Weiler

The surname Weiler originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Weiler," which means a small village or hamlet. People who lived in or came from such a small settlement were often given the name Weiler to identify their place of origin.

This name can be traced back to the 12th century in various regions of Germany, particularly in the areas of Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and Rhineland-Palatinate. It is believed that the earliest recorded instances of the name Weiler appeared in medieval records and documents, such as land registries and tax rolls.

One of the earliest known mentions of the name Weiler can be found in the Codex Traditionum Monasterii Sancti Galli, a manuscript from the 9th century that contains records of the Abbey of St. Gallen in Switzerland. This document includes several references to individuals with the surname Weiler, indicating the name's presence in the region during that time.

In the 13th century, the name Weiler appeared in the Stadtbücher (city books) of various German towns, such as Augsburg and Nürnberg. These records provide valuable insights into the lives and occupations of individuals bearing the name Weiler during that era.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Weiler was Hans Weiler, a German poet and writer who lived in the 15th century (c. 1420-1490). His works, including poetry and moral tales, were widely circulated and contributed to the literary culture of the time.

Another notable figure was Johann Weiler (1520-1584), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and contributed to the translation of the Bible into German.

In the 16th century, the name Weiler was also associated with the Weiler family, a prominent noble family in the region of Alsace (now part of France). They held several estates and played an influential role in the local politics and governance of the time.

The 17th century saw the emergence of Johann Georg Weiler (1635-1710), a German composer and organist. He was renowned for his works in the Baroque era and served as the court composer to the Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.

In the 19th century, Carl Weiler (1815-1889) was a German-American architect and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of early skyscrapers in Chicago. His work helped shape the architectural landscape of the city during its rapid growth in the late 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Weiler

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

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

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