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

Weitz, 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 Weitz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Weitz in America

Weitz is the 10260th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Weitz surname appeared 3,141 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 Weitz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Weitz 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 Weitz

The surname Weitz has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the medieval period. It is derived from the German word "weitz," which means "wheat" or "grain." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked with wheat or grain, such as a farmer or a miller.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Weitz can be found in the town of Weitzenhausen, located in the region of Hesse, Germany. The town's name itself is derived from the same root as the surname, indicating a long-standing connection between the name and this area.

During the Middle Ages, the surname Weitz appeared in various historical records and documents, including the Bürgermeisterbuch (book of mayors) of the city of Frankfurt am Main, where several individuals with this surname were noted as holding positions of authority.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Weitz was Hans Weitz, a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. He was born in Nuremberg in 1492 and died in 1567.

Another prominent individual with the surname Weitz was Johann Weitz, a German painter and engraver who lived in the 17th century. He was born in Nuremberg in 1615 and is known for his intricate etchings and engravings depicting biblical scenes and landscapes.

In the 18th century, Johann Friedrich Weitz, a German philosopher and theologian, made significant contributions to the field of ethics. He was born in Saxony in 1720 and died in 1786.

Moving into the 19th century, Carl Weitz, a German composer and music educator, gained recognition for his work in promoting music education in schools. He was born in Berlin in 1824 and passed away in 1901.

As the name spread throughout Germany and beyond, it also evolved into various spellings and variations, such as Weitz, Weits, Weytz, and Witz. These variations can be found in historical records and documents across different regions of Germany and neighboring countries.

While the surname Weitz has a rich history rooted in Germany, it has since been carried by individuals across the globe, with descendants bearing this name in various parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Weitz

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

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

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