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Early Origins of the Weiss family

The surname Weiss was first found in Saxony, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Weiss family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Weiss research. Another 137 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1598, 1611, 1686, 1706, 1750, 1836 and 1853 are included under the topic Early Weiss History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Weiss Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Weiss, Weisse, Weisser (Silesia) and many more.

Early Notables of the Weiss family

Prominent bearers of the family name Weiss at this time were

Johann Christian Weiss of Langensalza, who was ennobled in 1836 by the Duke of Saxon-Meining for his outstanding accomplishments as director of a coal mine and wool factory...
Sylvius Leopold Weiss (b.1686 in Breslau...

Weiss Ranking

In the United States, the name Weiss is the 662^nd most popular surname with an estimated 44,766 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Weiss is ranked the 557^th most popular surname with an estimated 8,376 people with that name. 2

Weiss migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Weiss Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Goerge Weiss, who settled in America in 1709
Johannes Weiss, who arrived in New York State in 1710
Johannes Weiss, who arrived in America in 1725
George Michael Weiss, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1727 3
Hans Adam Weiss, who arrived in America in 1731 3
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Weiss Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Josames Weiss, who arrived in New York in 1819 3
James Weiss, who landed in New York in 1820 3
Jane Weiss, who arrived in New York in 1820 3
Christian Weiss, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1823 3
Henriette Weiss, who arrived in America in 1841 3
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Weiss Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Emmanuel Weiss, aged 3, who landed in New York, NY in 1901 3
Etrasina Weiss, aged 55, who arrived in New York, NY in 1901 3
Elisabeth Weiss, aged 24, who landed in New York, NY in 1901 3
Christine Weiss, aged 26, who landed in New York, NY in 1901 3
Hulda Weiss, aged 13, who landed in New York, NY in 1901 3
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Weiss migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Weiss Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Jean Weiss, who arrived in Red River, Canada in 1821

Weiss Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

Ida Weiss, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1902

Contemporary Notables of the name Weiss (post 1700) +

Mary Louise Weiss (1948-2024), American singer, best known as the lead singer of the Shangri-Las in the 1960s
Ed Weiss (1942-2022), known on air as Charlie Brown, an American disc jockey and host of the syndicated beach music program On the Beach with Charlie Brown, heard on nearly 40 stations
Jeffrey Weiss (1940-2022), American Obie Award winning playwright, impresario, and actor from Allentown, Pennsylvania, winner of the 2000 Robert Chesley Award
Geraldine Weiss (1926-2022), American trader, co-founder of Investment Quality Trends, nicknamed "the Grande Dame of Dividends" and "The Dividend Detective"
Stanley A. Weiss (1926-2021), American business executive, founder of Business Executives for National Security (BENS), and a writer on international affairs
William Losse Weiss, American Republican politician, Candidate for Missouri State House of Representatives from St. Louis City 3rd District, 1938
W. S. Weiss, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1912
Virginia Weiss, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1960
Theodore S. Weiss (1927-1992), American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1972, 1980, 1984, 1988; U.S. Representative from New York, 1977-92 (20th District 1977-83, 17th District 1983-92); Died in office 1992
Suzanne Weiss, American politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Louisiana 1st District, 1982
... (Another 69 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Weiss family +

Halifax Explosion

Mr. Herman W. Weiss (1865-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 4
Mrs. Sarah A. Weiss (1867-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 4
Mrs. Sadie J Weiss (1867-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 4
Mr. William H Weiss (1894-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 4
Master Herman Weiss (1915-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 4

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
Halifax Explosion Book of Remembrance | Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. (Retrieved 2014, June 23) . Retrieved from https://maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca/what-see-do/halifax-explosion/halifax-explosion-book-remembrance