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UK surname

Weinberg

A German and Jewish toponymic surname referring to someone who lived near or worked in a vineyard.

In the 1881 census there were 44 people recorded with the Weinberg surname, ranking it #27,447 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 293, ranked #14,981, up from #27,447 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to St George in the East, Christ Church Spitalfields and St Mary Whitechapel. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barnet, Hertsmere and Hackney.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Weinberg is 441 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 565.9%.

1881 census count

44

Ranked #27,447

Modern count

293

2016, ranked #14,981

Peak year

1911

441 bearers

Map years

6

1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Weinberg had 44 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #27,447 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 293 in 2016, ranked #14,981.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 441 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Weinberg surname distribution map

The map shows where the Weinberg surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Weinberg surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Weinberg over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 3 #32,890
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1881 historical 44 #27,447
1891 historical 195 #15,211
1901 historical 340 #10,647
1911 historical 441 #8,638
1997 modern 296 #13,646
1998 modern 300 #13,877
1999 modern 314 #13,556
2000 modern 288 #14,312
2001 modern 279 #14,408
2002 modern 287 #14,402
2003 modern 291 #14,100
2004 modern 299 #13,904
2005 modern 315 #13,375
2006 modern 317 #13,376
2007 modern 301 #14,022
2008 modern 294 #14,327
2009 modern 294 #14,628
2010 modern 304 #14,591
2011 modern 290 #14,933
2012 modern 288 #14,934
2013 modern 279 #15,574
2014 modern 288 #15,285
2015 modern 292 #15,046
2016 modern 293 #14,981

Geography

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Where Weinbergs are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around St George in the East, Christ Church Spitalfields, St Mary Whitechapel, London parishes and St Dunstan Stepney. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Barnet, Hertsmere, Hackney and Leeds. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 St George in the East London (East Districts)
2 Christ Church Spitalfields London (East Districts)
3 St Mary Whitechapel London (East Districts)
4 London parishes London 3
5 St Dunstan Stepney London (East Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Barnet 035 Barnet
2 Barnet 034 Barnet
3 Hertsmere 010 Hertsmere
4 Hackney 004 Hackney
5 Leeds 016 Leeds

Forenames

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First names often paired with Weinberg

These lists show first names that appear often with the Weinberg surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Weinberg

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Weinberg, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Weinberg surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Weinberg household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Weinberg is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Weinberg is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Weinberg falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Weinberg is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Weinberg, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Weinberg

The surname WEINBERG is of German origin, derived from the words "Wein" meaning wine, and "Berg" meaning hill or mountain. It originated in the wine-growing regions of Germany, likely referring to someone who lived or worked on a vineyard on a hillside.

In the Middle Ages, many German surnames derived from occupations, locations, or physical characteristics. The earliest recorded use of WEINBERG as a surname dates back to the 13th century in the regions of Bavaria and Franconia, areas known for their vineyards.

One of the earliest documented references to the name WEINBERG can be found in the Codex Diplomatic Brandenburg, a collection of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg, dating back to the 14th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as Weinberger, Weinbergh, and Weynberg.

Notable individuals throughout history with the surname WEINBERG include Johann Weinberg (1684-1741), a German composer and organist known for his contributions to the development of the oratorio genre. Another famous WEINBERG was Mieczysław Weinberg (1919-1996), a Polish-Soviet composer who wrote numerous symphonies, operas, and chamber works.

In the 18th century, the name WEINBERG was associated with several prominent figures in the German Jewish community, such as Moses Weinberg (1756-1821), a renowned Talmudic scholar and rabbi in Fürth, Bavaria. In the 19th century, Julius Weinberg (1825-1899) was a German-American businessman and philanthropist who co-founded the Weinberg Foundation in San Francisco.

The surname WEINBERG has also been linked to various place names, such as Weinberg in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, and Weinberg in Saxony, Germany, both of which were likely named after the vineyards in those areas.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Weinberg families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Weinberg surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 27 Weinbergs recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.29x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 27 6.29x
Nottinghamshire 7 12.10x
Gloucestershire 4 4.75x
Angus 3 7.55x
Lancashire 3 0.59x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Spitalfields London in Middlesex leads with 11 Weinbergs recorded in 1881 and an index of 340.56x.

Place Total Index
Spitalfields London 11 340.56x
Mile End Old Town 7 103.40x
Nottingham Standard 7 4666.67x
St George In East 7 239.73x
Bristol St James In 4 322.58x
Liff Benvie 3 49.67x
Walton On Hill 3 108.70x
St Pancras London 2 5.79x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Weinberg surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Caroline 2
Mary 2
Rebecca 2
Adelheid 1
Anne 1
Annie 1
Fanny 1
Fireli 1
Georgina 1
Lea 1
Margaret 1
Milly 1
Neule 1
Rachel 1
Rosa 1
Rose 1
Yitta 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Weinberg surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Jacob 3
David 2
Joseph 2
Catman 1
Davis 1
H. 1
Israel 1
James 1
Judah 1
Louis 1
Marks 1
Moritz 1
Nethn 1
Simeon 1
Simon 1
Walff 1
Wolfe 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Weinberg households.

FAQ

Weinberg surname: questions and answers

How common was the Weinberg surname in 1881?

In 1881, 44 people were recorded with the Weinberg surname. That placed it at #27,447 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Weinberg surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 293 in 2016. That gives Weinberg a modern rank of #14,981.

What does the Weinberg surname mean?

A German and Jewish toponymic surname referring to someone who lived near or worked in a vineyard.

What does the Weinberg map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Weinberg bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.