2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Weyburn
A surname of locational origin referring to someone from Weyburn, England.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Weyburn. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Weyburn 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Weyburn in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Weyburn, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Weyburn
The surname Weyburn has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to derive from a place name, reflecting the common practice in English surnames of adopting geographical locations as identifiers. The place name Weyburn itself likely comes from Old English elements. The "Wey" part could be derived from "wēoh" meaning temple or holy place, or from "wæg" meaning a wave or flood, indicating a water-related feature such as a river or stream. The "burn" portion comes from the Old English "burna" or "burne" meaning a stream or brook.
Historical records indicating the name Weyburn are relatively sparse, as it was perhaps a rare surname in medieval England. However, a noteworthy early mention appears in the "Feet of Fines" for Surrey in 1242, where a John de Weyburn appears as a landowner, indicating that Weyburn was used as a locational surname referencing a particular locality. The surname's presence in legal documents like the Feet of Fines, which recorded property disputes and transfers, highlights its legitimacy and the standing of individuals and families bearing the name.
Over time, variations in spelling were not uncommon, reflecting the lack of standardized spelling in medieval times. Early forms include Weburne and Wiburn, found in regional manuscripts and other records. The transition between these spellings suggests a fluidity in written records, mirroring the oral transmission of the name.
Among notable historical bearers of the name Weyburn, Thomas Weyburn (b. 1562), a landholder in Sussex, stands out. Another prominent figure was Richard Weyburn (1621-1687), a merchant who flourished during the English Civil War and the subsequent Restoration period. His involvement in commercial enterprises recorded in the London merchant rolls shows the reach of the Weyburn name into the burgeoning fabric of British commerce.
Further instances are seen in the colonial era. William Weyburn (1638-1701) emigrated to the American colonies in the latter half of the 17th century, establishing a lineage that would span across Connecticut and other New England states. His recorded settlements and grants in the early colonial records provide a glimpse into the expansion of the Weyburn name beyond British shores.
Additionally, Edward Weyburn, recorded in parish registers of Yorkshire in 1723, exemplifies the rural roots and continuity of the name within England. He held significant farming lands, underlining the name's association with agricultural prosperity in northern England. Lastly, Henry Weyburn (1785-1859) gained recognition as an early industrial era figure, playing a vital role in the mechanization of the weaving industry by patenting several textile innovations, which were documented in industrial patents and university archives.
Throughout history, the surname Weyburn has maintained its roots in England, branching out through geographic and occupational contexts, mirrored in historical records and the enduring legacy of those who bore the name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Weyburn
Among Census respondents with the surname Weyburn, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Weyburn 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 Weyburn surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 117
Timeline
Historical Census data for Weyburn
Weyburn appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+6 bearers (+5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,406 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+5 bearers (+4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,983 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.7%) | Down 3,406 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.5%) | Up 2,983 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 Weyburn 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 | #147,253 | #144,270 | 2.0% |
| Count | 112 | 117 | 4.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Weyburn bearers went from 112 to 117 (+4.5% change). The surname moved up 2,983 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #144,270.
FAQ
Weyburn surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Weyburn?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Weyburn. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Weyburn?
Weyburn ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Weyburn. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Weyburn.
Has Weyburn become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Weyburn went from 112 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 5 (+4.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #147,253 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Weyburn?
Among Census respondents with the surname Weyburn, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Weyburn in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (117 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Weyburn appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Weyburn (2000, 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 Weyburn mean?
A surname of locational origin referring to someone from Weyburn, England. 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 Weyburn (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 Weyburn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.