| ![Show Contents]() Weiss History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Early Origins of the Weiss familyThe 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 familyThis 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 VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Weiss, Weisse, Weisser (Silesia) and many more. Early Notables of the Weiss family- 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 Rankingthe United States, the name Weiss is the 662nd most popular surname with an estimated 44,766 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Weiss is ranked the 557th most popular surname with an estimated 8,376 people with that name. 2
| Weiss migration to Canada | + |
Weiss Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Jean Weiss, who arrived in Red River, Canada in 1821
- Mr. W. F. Weiss, aged 28, German settler who landed in Quebec, Canada aboard the ship "Leibig" in 1868
Weiss Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century- Ida Weiss, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1902
| Weiss migration to the United States | + |
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
- John Weiss, (Wise), aged 28, Dutch settler from Holland who arrived in Boston, Massachusetts aboard the ship "St. Peter" in 1824
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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
- Ferdinand Weiss, aged 54, who landed in New York, NY in 1901 3
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Weiss (post 1700) | + |
- Ruth Weiss (1924-2025), German-born South African writer, focused on anti-racism in all its forms, well-known anti-apartheid journalist and activist, exiled by South Africa and Rhodesia for her writings
- Manfred Weiss (1935-2023), German composer, born in Niesky (Upper Lusatia)
- Peter Ulrich Weiss (1916-1982), German dramatist
- Ulrich Weiss (b. 1936), prominent German banker, managing director of the Deutsche Bank
- Peter Weiss (1916-1982), famed German playwright and novelist influenced by Brecht
- Rainer Weiss (1932-2025), German-American physicist, known for contributions in gravitational physics and astrophysics
- Mary Louise Weiss (1948-2024), American singer, best known as the lead singer of the Shangri-Las in the 1960s
- Janusz Alfred Weiss (1948-2023), Polish journalist, television personality and co-founder of the one of the most popular radio stations in Poland, Radio ZET
- 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
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| Historic Events for the Weiss family | + |
Dunbar - Mr. Frederick A. Weiss (1840-1857), Australian midship man who died aboard the ship "Dunbar" when she sunk off the coast of Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour), Australia on 28th August 1857
- 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) 5
- Mrs. Sadie J Weiss (1867-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 5
- Mr. William H Weiss (1894-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 5
- ... (Another 1 entries are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Suggested Readings for the name Weiss | + |
- Mayflower Lines of Our Grandchildren by Frederick Lewis Weis.
- "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
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