2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Weycker
A German occupational surname possibly meaning "watchmaker" or derived from a place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Weycker. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Weycker 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Weycker in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Weycker, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Weycker
The surname Weycker has its origins in Europe, particularly in the regions that are today part of Germany and the Netherlands. The surname can trace its roots back to the Middle Ages, specifically around the 12th to 14th centuries. It is believed to have originated from the Germanic language family, reflecting the socio-linguistic environment of medieval Central Europe.
The name Weycker likely derives from the Old High German word "wichar," meaning "warrior" or "fighter." The suffix "er" is a common occupational or descriptive modifier in German surnames, suggesting "one who is" or "one who does." Hence, Weycker could be interpreted as "the warrior" or "the fighter." Variations of this surname include Weicker, Wicker, and Wicher.
Historical references to the surname Weycker can be found in several medieval manuscripts and records. A notable early mention appears in a 13th-century document known as the "Andere Nachrichten," a collection of various social and legal records from the Holy Roman Empire. This reference is crucial as it situates the name in a broader historical context of European feudal society.
The earliest recorded example of the name is Heinrich Weycker, a knight who lived in the late 13th century. Heinrich's name appears in records from 1297 detailing his fealty to a local lord in what is now the Rhineland, Germany. A castle ruin near Koblenz named Weyckerburg (Weycker Castle), first mentioned in records in 1375, may also attest to the family's historical significance.
Johann Weycker, born in 1452 and died in 1503, was another prominent figure bearing this surname. He was a cleric and a scholar who contributed to early humanist texts in the Netherlands. His works and correspondences remain preserved in Dutch archives.
In the 16th century, a merchant named Hans Weycker operated out of Antwerp, one of the primary trading hubs of the time. Born in 1510 and passing in 1576, Hans facilitated significant trade routes between the Low Countries and the Germanic states, and his business records are available in Antwerp's commercial archives.
One cannot overlook Maria Weycker, an early 17th-century artist born in 1598 in Augsburg, Germany. Her detailed etchings and illustrations were well-respected, contributing significantly to the artistic heritage of the Bavarian region. Maria's death in 1643 marked the end of one of the few documented female careers in art during that period.
Lastly, Fritz Weycker, a minor noble born in 1762 and died in 1821, is known for his military service during the Napoleonic Wars. Detailed military rolls and personal letters housed in the Bavarian State Archives provide insights into his life and deeds.
The history of the surname Weycker is intricate and deeply rooted in the social and historical fabric of medieval and early modern Europe, reflecting a legacy of martial prowess, scholarship, commerce, art, and nobility through generations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Weycker
Among Census respondents with the surname Weycker, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Weycker 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 Weycker surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 106
Timeline
Historical Census data for Weycker
Weycker 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
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+5 bearers (+5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,373 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+5.0%) | Up 7,373 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 Weycker 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 | #159,712 | #152,339 | 4.6% |
| Count | 101 | 106 | 5.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 18.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Weycker bearers went from 101 to 106 (+5.0% change). The surname moved up 7,373 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #152,339.
FAQ
Weycker surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Weycker?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Weycker. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Weycker?
Weycker ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Weycker. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Weycker.
Has Weycker become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Weycker went from 101 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 5 (+5.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Weycker?
Among Census respondents with the surname Weycker, 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 Weycker in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Weycker 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 Weycker (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 Weycker mean?
A German occupational surname possibly meaning "watchmaker" or derived from a place name. 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 Weycker (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 people share the surname Weycker?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.