Explore the Family Name Weinberger
The meaning of Weinberger
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from a place called Weinberg or Weinberge (see Weinberg). 2. German: topographic name for someone living near a vineyard, from Middle High German wīnberc ‘vinyard’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Moshe, Aron, Hillel, Chaim, Mayer, Berish, Chana, Mendy, Shlomo, Ahuva, Bernat.
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How common is the last name Weinberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Weinberger has seen a slight rise in popularity. In 2000, the surname ranked at 6873 and increased slightly to 6870 by 2010, a growth rate of approximately 0.04%. The count of individuals with the Weinberger surname also increased during this decade from 4,509 to 4,897, marking an 8.61% rise. However, there was a slight decrease in proportion per 100k people during this period, from 1.67 to 1.66.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,873 | #6,870 | 0.04% |
| Count | 4,509 | 4,897 | 8.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.67 | 1.66 | -0.6% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weinberger
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of those bearing the Weinberger surname identify as White, accounting for 95.85% in 2000 and rising slightly to 96.04% in 2010. The second largest ethnic identity group among those with the surname is Hispanic, increasing from 1.31% in 2000 to 2.12% in 2010. Notably, there was a substantial increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander category from 0.24% in 2000 to 0.47% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw decreases over the ten-year span, falling by 53.67% and 48.44%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.85% | 96.04% | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.12% | 61.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 0.82% | -53.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.24% | 0.47% | 95.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.64% | 0.33% | -48.44% |
| Black | 0.18% | 0.22% | 22.22% |
Weinberger ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Weinberger is Ashkenazi Jewish, which comprises 52.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (16.8%) and French & German (14.1%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Scandinavian, and Korean.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 52.7% |
| British & Irish | 16.8% |
| French & German | 14.1% |
| Other | 16.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Weinberger
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Weinberger have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 40.60% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 40.60% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 40.60% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 39.80% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 39.80% |
What Weinberger haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Weinberger is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include Q-Y2197 and J-L26, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Turk, Weinberg, Dacosta, Valerio, Rosa, Furtado, Goldfarb, Bosco, Barbieri, Cunha.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Weinberger surname are: K1a1b1a, H1, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Weinberger have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Weinberger" Surname 32.4%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Cheek Dimples
Small indentations that appear on the cheeks when a person smiles.
"Weinberger" Surname 22.7%
23andMe Users 37.6%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Weinberger" Surname 13.3%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Weinberger" Surname 17.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Weinberger?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Weinberger are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition