2000
#6,873
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,509
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.67
Rare Last name
Weinberger
A German occupational surname referring to a grape grower or winemaker, derived from the words "wein" (wine) and "berg" (hill).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 5,640 Americans carry the last name Weinberger. That puts it at #6,607 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.65 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 60,772 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Weinberger surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Weinberger with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
5.6K
1 in 60,772
Census rank
#6,607
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,918 bearers of the surname Weinberger in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.65 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 6607th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Weinberger, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.3%) and Two or More Races (1.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Weinberger
The surname "WEINBERGER" is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. This name is derived from the German words "wein" (wine) and "berg" (hill), indicating that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in viticulture or resided near vineyards.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "WEINBERGER" can be found in the town records of Freiburg im Breisgau, a city in southwestern Germany, dating back to the 14th century. These records mention a certain Johannes Weinberger, a prominent wine merchant who owned several vineyards in the region.
During the 15th century, the name "WEINBERGER" appeared in various historical documents across different parts of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. In some regions, the name was also spelled as "Weinbergher" or "Weinberger," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and orthography.
As the name suggests, many individuals bearing the surname "WEINBERGER" were associated with wine production and trade. One notable figure was Konrad Weinberger (1470-1543), a renowned winemaker from the town of Rüdesheim am Rhein, who was credited with developing innovative techniques for cultivating and processing grapes.
In the 16th century, the name "WEINBERGER" spread beyond Germany as a result of migration and trade. Records from this period mention a merchant named Hans Weinberger (1525-1595) who established a successful wine trading business in the Netherlands, importing German wines to Amsterdam and other Dutch cities.
Another prominent individual with the surname "WEINBERGER" was Johann Michael Weinberger (1694-1768), a German composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister (music director) at the court of the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg.
As time passed, the name "WEINBERGER" became more widespread, with bearers of this surname settling in various parts of Europe and eventually migrating to other continents. While the name retains its strong association with its German roots, it has also gained a global presence, reflecting the diverse paths taken by individuals and families throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Weinberger
Among Census respondents with the surname Weinberger, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.3%) and Two or More Races (1.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Weinberger bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Weinberger surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.1% · 4,676
- Hispanic or Latino2.3% · 111
- Two or more races1.3% · 66
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 26
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 24
- Black or African American0.3% · 15
Timeline
Historical Census data for Weinberger
Weinberger appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#6,870
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,897
+388 bearers (+8.6%)
Per 100,000 1.66
Rank movement Up 3 places
2020
#6,607
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,918
+21 bearers (+0.4%)
Per 100,000 1.65
Rank movement Up 263 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #6,873 | 4,509 | 1.67 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #6,870 | 4,897 | 1.66 | +388 bearers (+8.6%) | Up 3 places |
| 2020 | #6,607 | 4,918 | 1.65 | +21 bearers (+0.4%) | Up 263 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Weinberger surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,870 | #6,607 | 3.8% |
| Count | 4,897 | 4,918 | 0.4% |
| Per 100K | 1.66 | 1.65 | -0.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Weinberger bearers went from 4,897 to 4,918 (+0.4% change). The surname moved up 263 positions in the national ranking, going from #6,870 to #6,607.
FAQ
Weinberger surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Weinberger?
Name Census estimates that about 5,640 living Americans carry the surname Weinberger. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 60,772 residents.
How common is Weinberger?
Weinberger ranks #6,607 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.65 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,918 people with the surname Weinberger. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (5,640), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.65 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.65 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Weinberger.
Has Weinberger become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Weinberger went from 4,897 recorded bearers to 4,918. That is an increase of 21 (+0.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #6,870 to #6,607.
What does the Census say about the background of Weinberger?
Among Census respondents with the surname Weinberger, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.3%) and Two or More Races (1.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Weinberger in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.1% (4,676 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Weinberger appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.1%), Hispanic (2.3%), Two or More Races (1.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Weinberger (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Weinberger mean?
A German occupational surname referring to a grape grower or winemaker, derived from the words "wein" (wine) and "berg" (hill). The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Weinberger (1.65 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Weinberger?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.