UK surname
A Jewish surname derived from the German place name Weißberg, meaning "white mountain."
In the 1881 census there were 13 people recorded with the Weisberg surname, ranking it #31,761 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 66, ranked #33,948, down from #31,761 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, St Mary Whitechapel and Paddington. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Weisberg is 122 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 407.7%.
1881 census count
13
Ranked #31,761
Modern count
66
2016, ranked #33,948
Peak year
1911
122 bearers
Map years
1
1911 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Weisberg surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Weisberg surname density by area, 1911 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 1 | #33,412 |
| 1881 | historical | 13 | #31,761 |
| 1891 | historical | 18 | #32,706 |
| 1901 | historical | 55 | #28,064 |
| 1911 | historical | 122 | #20,245 |
| 1997 | modern | 55 | #32,114 |
| 1998 | modern | 59 | #32,027 |
| 1999 | modern | 62 | #31,893 |
| 2000 | modern | 65 | #31,641 |
| 2001 | modern | 61 | #31,891 |
| 2002 | modern | 63 | #32,113 |
| 2003 | modern | 67 | #31,796 |
| 2004 | modern | 63 | #32,380 |
| 2005 | modern | 60 | #32,917 |
| 2006 | modern | 58 | #33,433 |
| 2007 | modern | 57 | #33,800 |
| 2008 | modern | 58 | #33,918 |
| 2009 | modern | 61 | #33,915 |
| 2010 | modern | 71 | #33,401 |
| 2011 | modern | 70 | #33,465 |
| 2012 | modern | 62 | #34,155 |
| 2013 | modern | 64 | #34,127 |
| 2014 | modern | 69 | #33,833 |
| 2015 | modern | 69 | #33,788 |
| 2016 | modern | 66 | #33,948 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, St Mary Whitechapel, Paddington, Manchester and Ditton, Long. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 2 | St Mary Whitechapel | London (East Districts) |
| 3 | Paddington | London (West Districts) |
| 4 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 5 | Ditton, Long | Surrey |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Weisberg surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Weisberg, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Weisberg surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Weisberg household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Weisberg is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Weisberg is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Weisberg, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Weisberg is of German origin, derived from the words "Weis" meaning white and "Berg" meaning mountain or hill, indicating that the earliest bearers of this name likely resided near a white mountain or hill. The name is thought to have originated in the 14th century in the region of Bavaria, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Weisberg can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, dating back to 1387, where a certain Johann Weisberg was listed as a resident. In the 15th century, the name appeared in several other German towns and villages, such as Augsburg and Regensburg.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Weisberg name was found in various parts of Germany, with some variations in spelling, such as Weissberg, Weissberger, and Weiszberg. One notable bearer of this name was Hans Weisberg (1543-1612), a prominent merchant and trader from Frankfurt.
In the 18th century, the name Weisberg began to spread across Europe as German families migrated to other regions. Some of the earliest instances of the name in other countries include Jacob Weisberg, who settled in the Dutch colony of Suriname in 1735, and Johann Weisberg, who immigrated to the United States in 1776 and served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
Other notable individuals with the surname Weisberg include:
1. Heinrich Weisberg (1790-1867), a German philosopher and writer, known for his works on ethics and political theory. 2. Anna Weisberg (1855-1932), a Russian-born American author and activist, known for her writings on women's rights and social reform. 3. Gustav Weisberg (1876-1944), a German-born American architect, known for his work on several iconic buildings in New York City. 4. Fritz Weisberg (1905-1985), an Austrian-born American painter and sculptor, renowned for his abstract expressionist works. 5. Joseph Weisberg (born 1971), an American novelist and screenwriter, creator of the acclaimed TV series "The Americans."
While the surname Weisberg has its roots in Germany, it has since spread across the globe, with families bearing this name found in various countries, each with their own unique stories and histories.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Weisberg surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 13 Weisbergs recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.25x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 13 | 10.25x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Paddington London in Middlesex leads with 12 Weisbergs recorded in 1881 and an index of 257.51x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Paddington London | 12 | 257.51x |
| Shoreditch London | 1 | 18.18x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Weisberg surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Weisberg surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Weisberg households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 5 |
| Clerk Merchant | 1 |
| Envelope Folder Maker | 1 |
| Picture Frame Maker | 1 |
| Pupil Teacher | 1 |
| School Master | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 13 people were recorded with the Weisberg surname. That placed it at #31,761 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 66 in 2016. That gives Weisberg a modern rank of #33,948.
A Jewish surname derived from the German place name Weißberg, meaning "white mountain."
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Weisberg bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.