Find out how popular the last name Weinrich is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Weinrich.

Weinrich, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Weinrich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Weinrich in America

Weinrich is the 25314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Weinrich surname appeared 978 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Weinrich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Weinrich to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Weinrich

The surname Weinrich has its origins in Germany, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German words "Wein" meaning "wine" and "reich" meaning "rich," suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone involved in the wine trade or someone who was wealthy from wine-related activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Weinrich can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the former Margraviate of Brandenburg, dating back to the 13th century. This suggests that the name may have been prominent in the region during this period.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Hans Weinrich was mentioned in the municipal records of the city of Nuremberg, where he was listed as a prominent merchant and landowner. This provides evidence of the name's association with affluence and trade during that era.

As the name spread across German-speaking regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as Weinreich and Weinreiche. These variations reflect regional dialects and linguistic changes over time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Johann Weinrich, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1516 to 1598. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation and authored several influential works on theology and ethics.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Christoph Weinrich (1622-1701) was a German composer and organist. He was renowned for his contributions to sacred music and served as the organist at the St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, a position later held by Johann Sebastian Bach.

Another individual of note was Johann Georg Weinrich (1737-1808), a German philosopher and theologian. He was a proponent of the Enlightenment movement and wrote extensively on the intersection of religion and reason.

In the 19th century, Wilhelm Weinrich (1826-1896) was a German architect and urban planner. He played a significant role in the redesign and modernization of several German cities, including Frankfurt and Leipzig.

Moving into the 20th century, Max Weinrich (1894-1969) was a renowned Yiddish linguist and author. He was a leading figure in the preservation and study of the Yiddish language and contributed greatly to the understanding of its linguistic structure and cultural significance.

These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and achievements of individuals who have borne the surname Weinrich throughout history, reflecting its German origins and associations with trade, wealth, scholarship, and cultural contributions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Weinrich

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Weinrich.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Weinrich was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Weinrich has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Weinrich was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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