Explore the Family Name Weintraub
The meaning of Weintraub
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Weintraube ‘grape’. 2. German: from Middle High German wīntrūb ‘grape’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a vintner, or a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by a sign depicting a bunch of grapes. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Emanuel, Hyman, Mort, Zev, Aron, Gershon, Isador, Ari, Avi, Avram, Chaim.
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How common is the last name Weintraub in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Weintraub experienced a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Weintraub was ranked 7987th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 8665th. This represents an 8.49% drop in rank over the decade. The count of people with the Weintraub surname also slightly decreased during this period, from 3837 to 3792, a reduction of 1.17%. Consequently, the proportion of Weintraubs per 100,000 people fell by 9.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,987 | #8,665 | -8.49% |
| Count | 3,837 | 3,792 | -1.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.42 | 1.29 | -9.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weintraub
Regarding the ethnic identity of people with the Weintraub surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of Weintraubs identified as White (96.35% in 2000 and 95.57% in 2010), there was notable growth in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 1.43% to 2.06%. The percentage of Weintraubs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased slightly from 0.70% to 0.79%. However, those who identified as belonging to two or more races decreased from 1.38% to 1.13%. A new category emerged in 2010, with 0.45% of Weintraubs identifying as Black, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 95.57% | -0.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 2.06% | 44.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.13% | -18.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.79% | 12.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Weintraub 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 Weintraub is Ashkenazi Jewish, which comprises 62.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (13.2%) and French & German (8.0%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Scandinavian, and Greek & Balkan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 62.8% |
| British & Irish | 13.2% |
| French & German | 8.0% |
| Other | 15.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Weintraub
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 Weintraub have recent ancestry locations in United Kingdom and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 39.70% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 39.70% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 39.70% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 38.90% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 38.90% |
What Weintraub 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 Weintraub is J-M67, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup J-M67 is descended from haplogroup J-M304. Other common haplogroups include J-CTS5368 and T-L208, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Goldberg, Goldstein, Lerner, Rosenberg, Schwartz, Friedman, Feldman, Gold, Berman, Silver.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Weintraub surname are: K2a2a, H, K1a1b1a. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins J-M304Your 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 Weintraub 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.
"Weintraub" Surname 53.7%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Weintraub" Surname 18.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Weintraub" Surname 17.3%
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.
"Weintraub" Surname 20.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Weintraub?
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 Weintraub are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition