Explore the Family Name Weisenburger
The meaning of Weisenburger
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Weissenburg ‘white fortress’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Weisenburger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Weisenburger has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 29,570th in terms of common surnames in the United States, and by 2010, it had fallen to 30,101st place, reflecting a decline of 1.8%. However, the actual count of individuals carrying this surname increased by 3.59% during the same period, from 752 to 779.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,570 | #30,101 | -1.8% |
| Count | 752 | 779 | 3.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weisenburger
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Weisenburger surname identify as White, accounting for 94.22% in 2010, which is a slight decrease from 2000 when it was 95.48%. In addition, there has been an increase in those identifying as Hispanic or having two or more ethnic identities, rising by 15.05% and 133.33% respectively. There was a notable decline in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander by -39.62%. Meanwhile, the proportions of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at zero for both years, suggesting no or very few individuals with these ethnic identities carry the Weisenburger name.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.48% | 94.22% | -1.32% |
| Hispanic | 2.79% | 3.21% | 15.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 1.54% | 133.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.06% | 0.64% | -39.62% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |