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

Wenning, 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 Wenning surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wenning in America

Wenning is the 21960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wenning surname appeared 1,182 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 Wenning.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wenning 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 Wenning

The surname "WENNING" is of German origin, derived from the Old High German word "winnan," which means "to toil" or "to struggle." This name likely originated during the Middle Ages, when surnames were adopted as a way to identify people based on their occupation, physical characteristics, or place of origin.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "WENNING" can be found in the records of the town of Oberau, located in the Bavarian region of Germany, dating back to the 14th century. The name was likely associated with individuals who worked as laborers or farmers, as the root word "winnan" suggests a connection to hard work and toil.

In some regions of Germany, the name "WENNING" may also have been derived from a place name, such as the town of Wenningen, located in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Place names were often used as surnames to identify individuals who lived in or came from a particular location.

Historically, the name "WENNING" has been associated with several notable individuals. One such person was Johann Wenning (1590-1660), a German theologian and professor at the University of Heidelberg, who is known for his contributions to the study of Protestant theology.

Another notable bearer of the surname "WENNING" was Friedrich Wenning (1765-1837), a German composer and organist who worked in the court of the Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg. His compositions, particularly his organ works, were highly regarded during his time.

In the 19th century, Carl Wenning (1829-1907) was a prominent German industrialist and entrepreneur. He founded the Wenning Machinery Company, which became one of the leading manufacturers of agricultural machinery in Germany.

The name "WENNING" also appears in historical records from other parts of Europe. For example, in the Netherlands, there is a record of a family with the surname "Wenning" residing in the city of Utrecht in the 16th century.

Additionally, the name "WENNING" can be found in historical documents from regions of Austria, Switzerland, and parts of northern France, suggesting that it may have spread beyond its German origins over time.

While the exact origins and early history of the surname "WENNING" are not fully known, it is clear that this name has a long and rich history, with roots that can be traced back to the Middle Ages and the German-speaking regions of Europe. Its connection to words related to labor and hard work has given the name a distinct meaning and cultural significance over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wenning

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

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

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