2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Weinle
A surname derived from a locality name, perhaps relating to a vineyard or winemaking.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Weinle. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Weinle 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Weinle in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Weinle, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Weinle
The surname Weinle is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Wein," meaning "wine," combined with the suffix "-le," which is a diminutive form indicating a small or little something. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who were involved in the wine trade or lived near vineyards.
One of the earliest documented instances of the surname Weinle can be found in the records of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, located in the Bavaria region of Germany. In these records, dated around 1550, a man named Hans Weinle is mentioned as a resident of the town. It is believed that this individual may have been a winemaker or a merchant dealing in wine, which would align with the proposed meaning of the name.
As the centuries passed, the Weinle surname began to spread across various regions of Germany, with some bearers of the name eventually migrating to other parts of Europe and beyond. In the late 17th century, a man named Johann Weinle (1672-1744) was born in the town of Schwabach, located in the Middle Franconia region of Bavaria. Johann was a prominent figure in his community and served as a local magistrate.
Another notable individual with the Weinle surname was Friedrich Weinle (1810-1892), a German painter and lithographer. Born in Esslingen am Neckar, Weinle was known for his landscape paintings and romantic scenes depicting rural life in Germany. His works were highly regarded during his lifetime and can be found in various art museums and collections across Europe.
In the 19th century, the surname Weinle also found its way to the United States, likely through German immigrants seeking new opportunities in the rapidly developing country. One such individual was Carl Weinle (1832-1901), who was born in Wurttemberg, Germany, and later settled in Ohio, where he worked as a farmer and landowner.
Another notable American with the Weinle surname was William Weinle (1892-1976), a professional baseball player who spent several seasons in the Major Leagues during the early 20th century. Weinle played for teams such as the St. Louis Cardinals and the Philadelphia Athletics, and was known for his defensive skills as an outfielder.
While the surname Weinle may have originated from humble beginnings, it has been carried by individuals across various professions and walks of life throughout history. From winemakers and merchants to artists, magistrates, and professional athletes, the name has left its mark on the tapestry of human experience, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who bore it.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Weinle
Among Census respondents with the surname Weinle, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Weinle 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 Weinle surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.0% · 107
- Two or more races3.5% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Weinle
Weinle 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
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+9 bearers (+8.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 294 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,616 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.5%) | Down 294 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 1,616 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 Weinle 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 | #144,141 | #145,757 | -1.1% |
| Count | 115 | 115 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Weinle bearers went from 115 to 115 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 1,616 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #145,757.
FAQ
Weinle surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Weinle?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Weinle. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Weinle?
Weinle ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Weinle. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Weinle.
Has Weinle become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Weinle went from 115 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Weinle?
Among Census respondents with the surname Weinle, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic (2.6%). 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 Weinle in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.0% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Weinle appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.0%), Two or More Races (3.5%), Hispanic (2.6%). 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 Weinle (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 Weinle mean?
A surname derived from a locality name, perhaps relating to a vineyard or winemaking. 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 Weinle (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 Weinle?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.