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

Weisert, 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 Weisert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Weisert in America

Weisert is the 81458th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Weisert surname appeared 232 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 Weisert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Weisert 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 Weisert

The surname Weisert is of German origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "weiss," meaning white or fair, and likely referred to someone with light-colored hair or a pale complexion.

The name can be traced to various regions of Germany, particularly in the southern and central areas. One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name appears in a document from the 14th century in the town of Weissenhorn, located in the modern-day state of Bavaria.

In the 16th century, the Weisert name appeared in several historical records, including church registries and tax records. One notable mention is in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, where a person named Hans Weisert was listed as a landowner.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name spread across various parts of Germany and neighboring regions. Johann Weisert (1608-1670), a Protestant theologian and author from Saxony, was one of the prominent figures bearing this surname during that period.

As the Weisert family grew and migrated, the name underwent minor spelling variations, such as Weissert, Weysert, and Wiesert. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local scribes' interpretations.

In the 19th century, the Weisert name gained more prominence with individuals like Friedrich Weisert (1801-1876), a German architect who designed several notable buildings in Leipzig and Dresden. Another notable figure was Karl Weisert (1833-1904), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Reichstag, the parliament of the German Empire.

Other historical figures with the Weisert surname include:

1. Theodor Weisert (1853-1925), a German composer and music educator.
2. Maximilian Weisert (1866-1942), a German painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and portraits.
3. Rudolf Weisert (1882-1962), a German engineer and inventor who patented several mechanical devices.
4. Gerhard Weisert (1898-1989), a German writer and poet known for his novels and short stories.
5. Erich Weisert (1915-1999), a German actor and theater director who worked extensively in both Germany and Switzerland.

While the Weisert name has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration, but its origins can be traced back to the German-speaking regions of Central Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Weisert

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

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 Weisert 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 Weisert 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 Weisert was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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