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

Weissinger, 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 Weissinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Weissinger in America

Weissinger is the 23837th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Weissinger surname appeared 1,060 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 Weissinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Weissinger 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 Weissinger

The surname Weissinger originated in Germany, and it is likely that the name first appeared during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the German word "weiss," which means "white," and the suffix "-inger," which indicates a place of origin or residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Weissinger can be found in the town of Weissingen, located in the state of Bavaria. It is believed that the name originated from this town, with individuals adopting the name based on their place of residence or birth.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from various sources, such as occupations, physical characteristics, or geographic locations. The name Weissinger may have been given to someone who lived near a white or light-colored building, or it could have referred to someone with light-colored hair or complexion.

In the 16th century, a notable individual named Johann Weissinger (1529-1588) was a German Protestant theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the spread of Lutheranism in Bavaria. He was a prominent figure during the Reformation and contributed to the establishment of Protestant churches in the region.

Another notable Weissinger was Johann Philipp Weissinger (1666-1737), a German composer and organist who lived during the Baroque period. He was known for his instrumental works and compositions for the organ.

In the 19th century, Friedrich Weissinger (1829-1895) was a German architect who designed several notable buildings in Munich, including the Ludwigskirche and the Münchner Künstlerhaus.

Georg Weissinger (1855-1926) was a German politician who served as the mayor of Munich from 1900 to 1919. He played a significant role in the development and modernization of the city during his tenure.

Another notable figure with the surname Weissinger was Karl Weissinger (1870-1952), a German author and journalist who wrote extensively about the history and culture of Bavaria.

While the Weissinger name is most commonly associated with Germany, it has also been found in other parts of Europe and beyond, likely due to migration and immigration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Weissinger

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

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

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