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

Wiechart, 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 Wiechart surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wiechart in America

Wiechart is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wiechart surname appeared 139 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 Wiechart.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wiechart 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 Wiechart

The surname Wiechart is of German origin, with roots traceable to regions within Germany during the Middle Ages. More specifically, the name is predominantly linked to the areas of Westphalia and other parts of northern and central Germany. Though not definitively tied to a specific period, it is likely that the surname became more prevalent in the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century.

The name Wiechart is derived from Old High German elements, with "wiehe" meaning willow and "hart" meaning strong or hardy. Combined, the name essentially means strong like a willow tree, symbolizing resilience and endurance. Variations of the spelling over time include Wichart, Wychart, and Wichard, reflecting regional dialects and phonetic spellings of historical periods.

Historical references to the surname Wiechart can be found in various local records such as municipal registers, church documents, and land deeds. For instance, an early mention of the name appears in a 1461 registry from the city of Münster in Westphalia. These records highlight the ownership of lands by a family bearing the name, indicating their established presence and significance in the region.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name is that of Heinrich Wiechart, born in 1483, who was mentioned in a farming lease agreement in the vicinity of Osnabrück. Another notable individual, Dorothea Wiechart, was born in 1526 and later married into a prominent merchant family in Bremen, thus demonstrating the name's spread and influence within different social strata.

In historical manuscripts and documents, the name varied in spelling. Martin Wychart, born in 1604, was a known figure in the Hanseatic League's merchant community. His trading ventures are elaborated in the merchant guild records of Hamburg, underscoring the name's association with commercial activities and affluence.

By the 18th century, the name had migrated to other regions through marriages and the mobility of tradespeople. Johann Friedrich Wiechart, born in 1721, became a notable Protestant minister in Hesse, leaving behind numerous correspondences that still exist in ecclesiastical archives.

Finally, Bertha Wiechart, born in 1796, became a figure of historical interest due to her notable contributions to educational reforms in Hanover; she is often cited in educational records of Lower Saxony.

Collectively, these individuals and records contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the Wiechart surname, narrating its journey through history marked by variations in spelling, social mobility, and regional influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wiechart

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

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

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