Explore the Family Name Weisberger
The meaning of Weisberger
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Weissberger. 2. Americanized form of German Weissberger, and a very rare German variant of this surname. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avram, Channa, Gittel, Yisroel, Zev.
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How common is the last name Weisberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Weisberger has seen a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,997th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to the 42,640th position, marking a 5.24% change. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 449 in 2000 to 508 in 2010 - an upward shift of 13.14%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.17 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,997 | #42,640 | 5.24% |
| Count | 449 | 508 | 13.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weisberger
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Weisberger, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is overwhelmingly linked to individuals identifying as White, with this group constituting 98.44% in 2000 and slightly reducing to 98.23% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.44% | 98.23% | -0.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |