There are
1842
Weins in the USA
Wein is the
15806th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Wein

AbrahamWeinstein

Abraham Weinstein was a Polish-Jewish writer and journalist who is best known for advocating for Jewish cultural and political rights during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

MaxWeinreich

Max Weinreich was a Russian linguist and Yiddish language scholar who played a major role in the preservation and study of Yiddish language and culture.

PeterWeingartner

Peter Weingartner was a German composer and musicologist known for his contributions to contemporary classical music and his work as a music educator.

RuthWeiss

Ruth Weiss is a German-born American poet and playwright associated with the Beat Generation and known for her innovative and avant-garde approach to poetry.

MarkWeinberger

Mark Weinberger is an American businessman who served as the Global Chairman and CEO of Ernst & Young, one of the largest professional services firms in the world.

LisaWainwright

Lisa Wainwright is an American art historian and curator who currently serves as the Dean of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

FrankWainwright

Frank Wainwright was an English footballer who played as a forward for various clubs, including Everton and England national team, during the early 20th century.

AnneWeinberger

Anne Weinberger is a French filmmaker and director known for her documentary films that explore social issues and marginalized communities.

SarahWeinman

Sarah Weinman is an American author, editor, and literary critic specializing in crime fiction and true crime literature.

DavidWeintraub

David Weintraub is an American astrophysicist and professor known for his research on star formation and the evolution of galaxies.

Wein Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Wein' is of German and Jewish origin. It is derived from the German word 'wein' meaning 'wine', and it was often given to people involved in the wine trade or those who lived near vineyards.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Wein' is most commonly found in Germany, Austria, and Jewish communities around the world. It has also spread to other countries with significant German or Jewish populations.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Wein' include 'Weiner', 'Weinstein', 'Weiss', 'Wain', 'Wainwright', and 'Weinberger'.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Wein' have migrated and immigrated to various countries throughout history, particularly during periods of political and religious persecution and economic opportunities.