WEISZ
Weisz
Weisz is a British surname with Hungarian Jewish roots. It originates from the Hungarian word “vajda” which means "prince" or "warlord". The name Weisz may have been used as an occupational name for someone who was a servant to a prince or someone who worked in the princely courts.
The surname Weisz first appeared in records in Hungary, and it is believed to have been brought to the United Kingdom by Jewish immigrants from Hungary in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Some members of the Weisz family may have changed the spelling of their surname to Weiss or White upon immigration to English-speaking countries.
Notable individuals carrying the surname Weisz include Rachel Weisz, an award-winning British actress known for her roles in films such as "The Constant Gardener" and "The Mummy", and George Weisz, a prominent British inventor and engineer known for his contributions to the field of robotics.
The surname Weisz carries a rich history and is a prominent part of the British cultural tapestry due to the contributions of individuals bearing this name in various fields such as entertainment, technology, and academia.
There are approximately 225 people named Weisz in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Weisz.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Aubrey
- Daniel
- David
- Jonathan
- Joseph
- Michael
- Moses
- Nicholas
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Christina
- Danielle
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Esther
- Hannah
- Judith
- Lili
- Margaret
- Rachel