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

Wengert, 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 Wengert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wengert in America

Wengert is the 27452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wengert surname appeared 878 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 Wengert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wengert 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 Wengert

The surname Wengert originated in Germany, specifically in the regions of Bavaria and Swabia, during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old High German word "wenag," which means "meadow," and the suffix "-hart," meaning "hardy" or "brave." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who lived near or worked on a meadow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Wengert can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the 13th century, where it appears as "Wenghartus." This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

In the 14th century, the name Wengert was documented in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, located in the region of Franconia, where a family by the name of Wengert held a prominent position. This family is mentioned in the town's records, indicating their influence and standing in the community.

During the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Wengert was Johann Wengert, a German theologian and reformer who lived from 1499 to 1562. He was a staunch supporter of Martin Luther's teachings and played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation.

Another notable individual with the surname Wengert was Johann Georg Wengert, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1617 to 1688. He was known for his religious works and intricate engravings, many of which can be found in churches and museums across Germany.

In the 18th century, Georg Wengert, a German composer and musician, made significant contributions to the world of music. He lived from 1735 to 1797 and composed numerous works, including operas and symphonies, which were widely performed during his lifetime.

The name Wengert can also be traced back to various place names in Germany, such as Wengertsmühle, a village in the state of Baden-Württemberg, and Wengershausen, a town in the state of Hesse. These place names likely derived from the surname itself or vice versa, reflecting the close connection between surnames and geographic locations in German history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wengert

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

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

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