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Weizmanns

Weizmanns is a surname of Jewish origin used by various individuals and families. The name is most closely associated with Chaim Weizmann (1874–1952), a chemist and prominent Zionist leader who became the first president of the State of Israel. Weizmann’s scientific work contributed to industrial fermentation processes, notably a method for producing acetone that supported Allied war efforts during World War I, and he helped advance the development of scientific and educational infrastructure in the Jewish homeland.

The best known institution linked to the name is the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel.

Beyond Chaim Weizmann and the institute, the surname Weizmann can refer to other bearers of the name

The
institute
began
in
1934
as
the
Daniel
Sieff
Research
Institute
and
was
renamed
in
honor
of
Chaim
Weizmann
after
the
establishment
of
the
State
of
Israel,
evolving
into
a
leading
center
for
research
in
the
natural
and
exact
sciences.
or
entities
named
after
him.
The
spelling
is
commonly
encountered
as
Weizmann
or
Weizman
in
English,
with
minor
variations
in
transcription.