2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Wevers
A surname derived from an occupational name for a weaver of cloth.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Wevers. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Wevers surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Wevers in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Wevers, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Wevers
The surname Wevers is of Dutch origin, derived from the occupational name for a weaver, referring to someone who wove cloth or tapestries for a living. The name can be traced back to the medieval period in the Netherlands, where the textile industry was a thriving and important trade.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Wevers can be found in the Dutch province of Gelderland, where it appears in historical records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed that the name originated in this region, which was a hub for weaving and textile production during that time.
In the 15th century, the name Wevers is mentioned in the town records of Leiden, a prominent center for the textile industry in the Netherlands. This suggests that families with this surname were likely involved in the weaving trade and may have migrated to Leiden to work in the local cloth mills or workshops.
During the 16th century, the Wevers name gained prominence in the city of Antwerp, which was renowned for its fine tapestries and textiles. Several notable weavers and merchants with the surname Wevers are documented in the city's historical archives from this period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Wevers was Jan Wevers, a master weaver who lived in Antwerp in the late 16th century. His son, Pieter Wevers, born in 1580, was also a skilled weaver and continued the family's tradition in the textile trade.
In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Cornelis Wevers, born in 1625 in Amsterdam, gained recognition as a successful merchant and trader in textiles. He established a thriving business exporting Dutch textiles to other European countries and played a significant role in the city's prosperous textile industry.
Another notable figure with the surname Wevers was Jan Wevers, a Dutch painter born in 1662 in Rotterdam. He was known for his intricate tapestry-like paintings, which reflected the influence of his family's weaving heritage.
As the Wevers surname spread throughout the Netherlands and other parts of Europe, it continued to be associated with the textile industry and the skilled trade of weaving. The name has endured over the centuries, serving as a testament to the rich history and cultural significance of the weaving profession in Dutch society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Wevers
Among Census respondents with the surname Wevers, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Wevers bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Wevers surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.1% · 104
- Two or more races8.5% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Wevers
Wevers appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+12 bearers (+11.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,258 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+11.3%) | Up 10,258 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Wevers surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #143,511 | 6.7% |
| Count | 106 | 118 | 11.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Wevers bearers went from 106 to 118 (+11.3% change). The surname moved up 10,258 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #143,511.
FAQ
Wevers surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Wevers?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Wevers. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Wevers?
Wevers ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Wevers. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Wevers.
Has Wevers become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Wevers went from 106 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 12 (+11.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Wevers?
Among Census respondents with the surname Wevers, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Wevers in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.1% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Wevers appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.1%), Two or More Races (8.5%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Wevers (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Wevers mean?
A surname derived from an occupational name for a weaver of cloth. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Wevers (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Wevers?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.