2000
#14,831
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,834
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.68
Rare Last name
Weinert
A locational surname derived from the town of Weinert in Germany.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,069 Americans carry the last name Weinert. That puts it at #15,592 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.60 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 165,662 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Weinert 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.
Bearers in the US
2.1K
1 in 165,662
Census rank
#15,592
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,804 bearers of the surname Weinert in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.60 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 15592nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Weinert, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Weinert
The surname Weinert is of German origin and can be traced back to the late 18th century. It is derived from the German word "Weingarten," which translates to "vineyard" or "wine garden." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who owned or worked in vineyards.
The earliest recorded instances of the Weinert surname can be found in various regions of Germany, particularly in the southern and central parts of the country. Some of the earliest records date back to the late 1700s and early 1800s, although the name may have existed earlier in certain local areas.
One notable historical reference to the Weinert name can be found in the "Deutsches Familienarchiv," a collection of German family records and genealogical data compiled in the 19th century. This source provides valuable insights into the geographical distribution and variations of the Weinert surname during that period.
Among the earliest recorded individuals with the Weinert surname was Johann Weinert, a farmer who lived in the village of Wölfis, near Dresden, Saxony, in the late 18th century. Another early bearer of the name was Georg Weinert, a vintner born in Würzburg, Bavaria, in 1792.
In the 19th century, several notable individuals carried the Weinert surname. One such person was Karl Weinert (1820-1885), a German lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives. Another was Gustav Weinert (1849-1917), a German sculptor and artist known for his works in bronze and marble.
As the Weinert surname spread across Germany and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations and adaptations. Some of these variations included Weinerth, Weinard, and Weinhardt, often reflecting regional linguistic differences or personal preferences.
Other noteworthy individuals with the Weinert surname include Richard Weinert (1856-1936), a German architect and urban planner who designed several prominent buildings in Berlin, and Erich Weinert (1890-1953), a German writer and poet who was a prominent figure in the literary circles of East Germany during the mid-20th century.
While the Weinert surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and migration. However, its origins can be traced back to the vineyards and wine-growing regions of central and southern Germany, where the name first emerged and gained significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Weinert
Among Census respondents with the surname Weinert, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Weinert 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 Weinert surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.5% · 1,651
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 77
- Two or more races2.5% · 46
- Black or African American0.7% · 12
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 10
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Weinert
Weinert 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
#17,441
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,617
-217 bearers (-11.8%)
Per 100,000 0.55
Rank movement Down 2,610 places
2020
#15,592
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,804
+187 bearers (+11.6%)
Per 100,000 0.60
Rank movement Up 1,849 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #14,831 | 1,834 | 0.68 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #17,441 | 1,617 | 0.55 | -217 bearers (-11.8%) | Down 2,610 places |
| 2020 | #15,592 | 1,804 | 0.60 | +187 bearers (+11.6%) | Up 1,849 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 Weinert 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 | #17,441 | #15,592 | 10.6% |
| Count | 1,617 | 1,804 | 11.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.55 | 0.60 | 9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Weinert bearers went from 1,617 to 1,804 (+11.6% change). The surname moved up 1,849 positions in the national ranking, going from #17,441 to #15,592.
FAQ
Weinert surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Weinert?
Name Census estimates that about 2,069 living Americans carry the surname Weinert. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 165,662 residents.
How common is Weinert?
Weinert ranks #15,592 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.60 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,804 people with the surname Weinert. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,069), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.6 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.60 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Weinert.
Has Weinert become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Weinert went from 1,617 recorded bearers to 1,804. That is an increase of 187 (+11.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #17,441 to #15,592.
What does the Census say about the background of Weinert?
Among Census respondents with the surname Weinert, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Weinert in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.5% (1,651 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Weinert appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.5%), Hispanic (4.3%), Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Weinert (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 Weinert mean?
A locational surname derived from the town of Weinert in Germany. 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 Weinert (0.60 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 Americans have the surname Weinert?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.