2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Weingast
A German occupational surname meaning "wine-keeper" or "wine-grower".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Weingast. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Weingast 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Weingast in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Weingast, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Weingast
The surname "WEINGAST" is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is a locational name, derived from a place name referring to a wine tavern or inn. The prefix "Wein" means "wine" in German, while "Gast" translates to "guest" or "stranger."
This surname likely originated in the wine-growing regions of Germany, where such establishments catering to travelers and merchants were prevalent. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents from the 14th and 15th centuries in various German cities and towns.
One notable historical reference is the appearance of the name Weingast in the Nuremberg Chronicle, a world history published in 1493. This early printed book contained illustrations and biographies of important figures, suggesting that individuals with the Weingast surname held a degree of prominence during that time.
In the 16th century, a merchant named Hans Weingast was documented as residing in the city of Augsburg, a prosperous trading center in Bavaria. His business dealings likely involved the wine trade, which would have been a fitting occupation for someone bearing this surname.
Another historical figure of note is Johannes Weingast, a Lutheran theologian and scholar who lived from 1537 to 1599. He served as a professor at the University of Tübingen and contributed to the field of Biblical exegesis through his writings and teachings.
The name Weingast can also be traced back to the small town of Weingarten in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. This place name, meaning "wine garden," may have influenced the development of the surname in that region.
In the 18th century, a prominent military officer named Friedrich von Weingast (1707-1778) served in the Prussian army under Frederick the Great. He played a significant role in the Seven Years' War and was recognized for his bravery and strategic abilities.
Throughout history, variations of the spelling have included Weingaste, Weyngast, and Weingasten, reflecting the linguistic evolution and regional dialects within Germany.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Weingast
Among Census respondents with the surname Weingast, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Weingast 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 Weingast surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.5% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Weingast
Weingast 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-11 bearers (-9.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,655 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+6 bearers (+5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,815 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-9.4%) | Down 20,655 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.7%) | Up 5,815 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 Weingast 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 | #153,769 | #147,954 | 3.8% |
| Count | 106 | 112 | 5.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Weingast bearers went from 106 to 112 (+5.7% change). The surname moved up 5,815 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #147,954.
FAQ
Weingast surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Weingast?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Weingast. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Weingast?
Weingast ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Weingast. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Weingast.
Has Weingast become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Weingast went from 106 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 6 (+5.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Weingast?
Among Census respondents with the surname Weingast, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Weingast in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.5% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Weingast appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.5%), Hispanic (3.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Weingast (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 Weingast mean?
A German occupational surname meaning "wine-keeper" or "wine-grower". 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 Weingast (0.04 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 Weingast?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.