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

Weisser, 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 Weisser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Weisser in America

Weisser is the 16305th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Weisser surname appeared 1,768 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Weisser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Weisser 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 Weisser

The surname "WEISSER" is of German origin, derived from the German word "weiss," meaning "white." This name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone with fair hair or a pale complexion.

The earliest known record of the name "WEISSER" can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Bavaria, Germany. During this time, surnames were becoming more widespread, and many were derived from physical characteristics, occupations, or places of origin.

In the 14th century, the name "WEISSER" appeared in various German records and documents, including the "Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae," a collection of documents related to the history of Saxony.

One notable individual with the surname "WEISSER" was Johann Weisser (1592-1667), a German theologian and author who wrote several works on religious subjects.

Another individual of note was Johann Philipp Weisser (1742-1798), a German actor and playwright who was a prominent figure in the German theatre scene during the late 18th century.

In the 19th century, the surname "WEISSER" was found in various regions of Germany, including Saxony, Bavaria, and Württemberg. One individual from this time period was Friedrich Weisser (1811-1895), a German mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the field of calculus.

The name "WEISSER" also has variants and similar spellings, such as "Weiss," "Weissner," and "Weisser." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and variations in spelling conventions over time.

Throughout history, the surname "WEISSER" has been associated with various occupations and professions, including scholars, artists, and tradesmen. While not a particularly rare name, it has a long and interesting history rooted in the German language and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Weisser

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

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

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