2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Weinhandl
A German surname possibly derived from "Wein" (wine) and "handl" (trade or merchant), suggesting an occupation involving the wine trade.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Weinhandl. 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 Weinhandl 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 Weinhandl 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 Weinhandl, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Weinhandl
The surname WEINHANDL is of German origin, originating from the southern regions of Germany in the late medieval period. The name is derived from the German words 'wein' meaning wine and 'handel' meaning trade or commerce, essentially translating to 'wine merchant' or 'wine trader'. This suggests the surname's earliest bearers were likely involved in the wine trade or viticulture.
WEINHANDL first appeared in records from the 14th century, with variations in spelling such as Weinhandel, Weinhandler, and Weynhandl. One of the earliest documented references is found in a 1382 municipal record from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, which mentions a "Hans Weinhandl" as a respected wine merchant.
During the 16th century, the name spread to neighboring regions of Austria and Switzerland, where it underwent further variations in spelling, including Weinhandl, Weingandl, and Weinhändler. Notable bearers from this period include Johann Weinhandl (1520-1587), a renowned vintner from the Wachau region of Austria, and Ulrich Weingandl (1545-1619), a Swiss wine merchant and philanthropist from Basel.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, WEINHANDL became more prevalent in the German-speaking lands, with several bearers achieving prominence in various fields. Notable individuals include:
1. Friedrich Weinhandl (1638-1712), a German sculptor and woodcarver from Augsburg, renowned for his intricate altarpieces and church decorations.
2. Maria Anna Weinhandl (1679-1742), an Austrian composer and organist from Vienna, who was one of the first women to have her works published and performed professionally.
3. Johann Weinhandl (1720-1789), a Bavarian jurist and legal scholar, who served as a judge in the Supreme Court of the Holy Roman Empire.
The 19th century saw the surname spread further across Europe and beyond, with many bearers emigrating to the Americas and other parts of the world. One notable figure from this period was Carl Weinhandl (1812-1892), a German-American landscape painter and artist who settled in Philadelphia and became known for his depictions of scenic American landscapes.
Throughout its history, the surname WEINHANDL has maintained its association with the wine trade and viticulture, with many bearers continuing to work in these industries or in related fields such as hospitality and gastronomy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Weinhandl
Among Census respondents with the surname Weinhandl, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Weinhandl 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 Weinhandl surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.1% · 111
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Weinhandl
Weinhandl 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
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+6 bearers (+5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,392 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-4 bearers (-3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,805 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.5%) | Down 3,392 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.4%) | Down 4,805 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 Weinhandl 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 | #143,149 | #147,954 | -3.4% |
| Count | 116 | 112 | -3.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Weinhandl bearers went from 116 to 112 (-3.4% change). The surname moved down 4,805 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #147,954.
FAQ
Weinhandl surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Weinhandl?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Weinhandl. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Weinhandl?
Weinhandl 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 Weinhandl. 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 Weinhandl.
Has Weinhandl become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Weinhandl went from 116 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Weinhandl?
Among Census respondents with the surname Weinhandl, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are 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 Weinhandl in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.1% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Weinhandl appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.1%), 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 Weinhandl (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 Weinhandl mean?
A German surname possibly derived from "Wein" (wine) and "handl" (trade or merchant), suggesting an occupation involving the wine trade. 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 Weinhandl (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 have the surname Weinhandl?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.