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

Weisinger, 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 Weisinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Weisinger in America

Weisinger is the 20502nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Weisinger surname appeared 1,294 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 Weisinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Weisinger 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 Weisinger

The surname Weisinger is of German origin, with its roots traceable to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in areas like Bavaria and Swabia.

The name Weisinger is derived from the German word "Weising," which translates to "white" or "bright." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with fair hair or a light complexion. Alternatively, it could have been a descriptive name for a person who lived near a bright or well-lit place.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Weisinger can be found in the Dorfbücher, a collection of village records from the 15th century in the region of Württemberg, Germany. These records documented the names of residents, landowners, and taxpayers, providing valuable insight into the prevalence and distribution of surnames during that period.

In the 16th century, the Weisinger name appeared in various chronicles and legal documents across southern Germany. Notable examples include Johann Weisinger, a merchant from Augsburg born in 1542, and Katharina Weisinger, a landowner from Nürnberg who was mentioned in a property dispute in 1578.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, as migration patterns shifted, the Weisinger surname began to spread beyond its origins in southern Germany. One notable figure from this time was Johann Michael Weisinger (1688-1746), a renowned Lutheran theologian and philosopher born in Bayreuth.

In the 19th century, the Weisinger name continued to gain prominence, with several individuals making significant contributions in various fields. One such person was Friedrich Weisinger (1822-1899), a German-born botanist and explorer who conducted extensive research in South America and authored several works on the flora of Brazil and Argentina.

Another notable figure was Karl Weisinger (1853-1923), a German industrialist and inventor who pioneered advancements in the production of steel and held numerous patents for his innovations in metallurgy.

As the 20th century dawned, the Weisinger surname continued to be carried by individuals of note, such as the American author and educator Nelle Weisinger (1909-1993), who wrote extensively on topics related to communication and public speaking.

Throughout its history, the surname Weisinger has been associated with various place names and locales across Germany, including Weisingen in Bavaria, Weisingberg in Baden-Württemberg, and Weisinger Moor, a region near the city of Regensburg.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Weisinger

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

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

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