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Wiegand

A German occupational surname referring to a person who weighed goods or operated scales.

In the 1881 census there were 17 people recorded with the Wiegand surname, ranking it #31,170 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 89, ranked #32,297, down from #31,170 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include North Hertfordshire, Caldercruix and Plains and Wealden.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Wiegand is 103 in 1998. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 423.5%.

1881 census count

17

Ranked #31,170

Modern count

89

2016, ranked #32,297

Peak year

1998

103 bearers

Map years

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1998 to 1998

Key insights

  • Wiegand had 17 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,170 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 89 in 2016, ranked #32,297.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 53 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Wiegand surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Wiegand surname density by area, 1998 modern.

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Timeline

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Wiegand 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 2 #34,135
1881 historical 17 #31,170
1891 historical 41 #31,095
1901 historical 52 #28,377
1911 historical 53 #27,508
1997 modern 85 #28,988
1998 modern 103 #27,141
1999 modern 93 #28,711
2000 modern 93 #28,701
2001 modern 87 #29,161
2002 modern 84 #29,982
2003 modern 80 #30,425
2004 modern 78 #30,919
2005 modern 86 #30,094
2006 modern 86 #30,425
2007 modern 90 #30,228
2008 modern 94 #29,950
2009 modern 89 #31,235
2010 modern 96 #30,854
2011 modern 95 #30,877
2012 modern 89 #31,934
2013 modern 98 #31,078
2014 modern 97 #31,518
2015 modern 95 #31,749
2016 modern 89 #32,297

Geography

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Where Wiegands are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to North Hertfordshire, Caldercruix and Plains, Wealden and Chelmsford. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 North Hertfordshire 003 North Hertfordshire
2 Caldercruix and Plains North Lanarkshire
3 Wealden 015 Wealden
4 Chelmsford 004 Chelmsford
5 North Hertfordshire 005 North Hertfordshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Wiegand

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Wiegand

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Wiegand, 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 Wiegand surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Wiegand 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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Wiegand is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Wiegand is most concentrated in decile 8 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

Wiegand falls in decile 10 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.

10
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Wiegand is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of Over 70 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Wiegand

The surname Wiegand is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German words "wiegen," meaning "to weigh," and "ant," meaning "counter" or "weigher." It was an occupational surname given to those who worked as weighers, particularly in the weighing of goods and merchandise.

The earliest recorded instances of the Wiegand surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Silesia. During this time, the name appeared in various spellings, such as Wigand, Wygand, and Weigand, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Wigand von Marburg, a German theologian and philosopher who lived in the 13th century (c. 1210-1277). He is known for his work "Perspectiva," which contributed to the development of the study of optics.

In the 14th century, the Wiegand surname was documented in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents related to the region of Saxony. This record mentions individuals with the surname Wiegand, indicating their presence in the area during that period.

During the 15th century, a notable figure with the surname Wiegand was Johannes Wiegand (c. 1430-1490), a German priest and theologian who served as the rector of the University of Leipzig. He played a significant role in the intellectual and religious life of the region.

In the 16th century, the Wiegand surname gained prominence in the city of Nuremberg, where several members of the family were involved in the metalworking and goldsmithing industries. One notable figure from this period was Hans Wiegand (c. 1520-1590), a skilled goldsmith and engraver whose works were highly sought after by the nobility and clergy.

Another prominent individual with the Wiegand surname was Johann Wiegand (1661-1718), a German physician and botanist from Saxony. He conducted extensive research on medicinal plants and authored several works on the subject, contributing to the advancement of herbal medicine during his time.

Over the centuries, the Wiegand surname has spread to various parts of the world, including North America, where it was brought by German immigrants in the 18th and 19th centuries. However, the name's origins can be traced back to its German roots and the occupational significance it held in medieval and early modern Europe.

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1881 census detail

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Wiegand families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Wiegand 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 15 Wiegands recorded in 1881 and an index of 9.06x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 15 9.06x
Lanarkshire 1 1.87x
Oxfordshire 1 9.78x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Mile End Old Town in Middlesex leads with 6 Wiegands recorded in 1881 and an index of 229.89x.

Place Total Index
Mile End Old Town 6 229.89x
Hampstead London 3 116.28x
St Sepulchre London 2 833.33x
Bow London 1 47.39x
Glasgow 1 10.52x
Islington London 1 6.23x
Kensington London 1 10.86x
Shelswell 1 0.00x
St Pancras London 1 7.50x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Ada 1
Annie 1
Catherine 1
Charlotte 1
Emma 1
Frances 1
Maree 1
Marei 1
Marguerietta 1
Minnie 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Augustus 2
Alexander 1
Henry 1
Lawrence 1
William 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 Wiegand households.

FAQ

Wiegand surname: questions and answers

How common was the Wiegand surname in 1881?

In 1881, 17 people were recorded with the Wiegand surname. That placed it at #31,170 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Wiegand surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 89 in 2016. That gives Wiegand a modern rank of #32,297.

What does the Wiegand surname mean?

A German occupational surname referring to a person who weighed goods or operated scales.

What does the Wiegand map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Wiegand 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.