Explore the Family Name Weisbrod
The meaning of Weisbrod
Jewish (Ashkenazic) and German: metonymic occupational name for a baker, from Middle High German wizbrōt, German Weissbrot ‘white bread’; compare Weisbecker. White bread would have been something of a delicacy in the Middle Ages, when coarse brown bread was the norm. In some instances the Jewish surname is artificial.
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How common is the last name Weisbrod in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Weisbrod has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 20,270th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 20,971st, marking a 3.46% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals with the Weisbrod surname increased from 1,221 in 2000 to 1,255 in 2010, a 2.78% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly decreased by 4.44%, from 0.45 to 0.43.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,270 | #20,971 | -3.46% |
| Count | 1,221 | 1,255 | 2.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.43 | -4.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weisbrod
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Weisbrod, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is overwhelmingly identified as White, with 95.66% in 2000 and 94.50% in 2010, albeit a slight decrease of 1.21%. There has been a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a jump from 1.80% in 2000 to 2.71% in 2010, representing a 50.56% change. Meanwhile, the individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a rise of 9.09%, moving from 0.66% to 0.72%. Those identifying as two or more races decreased by 28.21%, going from 1.56% to 1.12%. Also, for the first time in 2010, some individuals with the Weisbrod surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, each at 0.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 94.5% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.71% | 50.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.12% | -28.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 0.72% | 9.09% |
| Black | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |