2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Wieging
An occupational surname referring to someone who weighed goods or commodities.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Wieging. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Wieging 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Wieging in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Wieging, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Wieging
The surname Wieging likely originates from Germany, where it appears to have emerged during the medieval period. The name could have been particularly prolific in the northern regions such as Lower Saxony or North Rhine-Westphalia, areas known for a rich tapestry of surnames derived from occupational, locational, or descriptive origins. The surname Wieging may derive from the Middle High German word "wîc," meaning village or settlement, combined with "ing," suggesting belonging or association. This could indicate that the name originally referred to someone who hailed from a particular village or settlement.
Records from the Middle Ages sometimes reveal variations of the name Wieging. Early forms of the surname could have included Wiegeng or Wiggeng, reflecting the less standardized approach to spelling in that era. One historical reference to the name can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from a local parish in Westphalia, where a Johannes Wieging is mentioned as a landholder. This suggests that the Wieging family may have been of some significance in rural communities.
The earliest documented example of the surname appears in church records from the 15th century, where a Ludolf Wieging is recorded as a witness to a property transaction in what is now modern-day Lower Saxony. This indicates that the name was not only present but also associated with landholding and possibly minor nobility or prominent local families.
In the 16th century, another notable figure bearing the surname was Peter Wieging, born in 1543 and recorded as a merchant in Hamburg. His trade connections possibly extended beyond Germany, indicating that the family had begun to engage more broadly in commerce by this time. Peter Wieging's entries in town records suggest he was well-respected in his community.
In the 17th century, a Heinrich Wieging (1601-1675) appears in records from the Thirty Years' War, serving as a town official in Münster. His role during a tumultuous period in German history exemplifies the evolving stature and resilience of the Wieging family over generations. Continuing into the 18th century, Anna Maria Wieging (1723-1789) is documented in genealogical records as having been an influential figure in her locality, contributing to the social and cultural activities of her time.
By the early 19th century, Christoph Wieging (1787-1854) had risen to prominence as a political figure in the newly formed German Confederation. His involvement in local governance highlights the enduring presence of the Wieging surname in regional and national affairs.
These historical references collectively underscore the longevity and evolving status of the Wieging surname, pointing to its roots in the medieval period and its dynamic presence through the centuries in various regions of Germany.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Wieging
Among Census respondents with the surname Wieging, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Wieging 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 Wieging surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.4% · 102
- Two or more races5.6% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Wieging
Wieging 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
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,834 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 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Up 2,834 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 Wieging 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 | #150,935 | 1.8% |
| Count | 106 | 108 | 1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Wieging bearers went from 106 to 108 (+1.9% change). The surname moved up 2,834 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #150,935.
FAQ
Wieging surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Wieging?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Wieging. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Wieging?
Wieging ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Wieging. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Wieging.
Has Wieging become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Wieging went from 106 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 2 (+1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Wieging?
Among Census respondents with the surname Wieging, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.6%). 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 Wieging in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.4% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Wieging appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.4%), Two or More Races (5.6%). 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 Wieging (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 Wieging mean?
An occupational surname referring to someone who weighed goods or commodities. 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 Wieging (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 have the surname Wieging?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.