Explore the Family Name Wagler
The meaning of Wagler
German: variant of Wagner.
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How common is the last name Wagler in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wagler experienced a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wagler was ranked as the 11,021st most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it had risen to the 10,701st position, marking a 2.9% improvement in rank. The total count of individuals with the Wagler surname also grew during this period, from 2,647 in 2000 to 2,987 in 2010, which is a rise of approximately 12.84%. Furthermore, when considering proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the Wagler name increased slightly from 0.98 to 1.01, indicating a 3.06% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,021 | #10,701 | 2.9% |
| Count | 2,647 | 2,987 | 12.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.98 | 1.01 | 3.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wagler
When assessing the ethnic identity associated with the Wagler surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there is a strong prevalence of White ethnicity. In 2000, 99.62% of Waglers identified as White, and this figure remained nearly constant in 2010, at 99.40% despite a minor decrease of 0.22%. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native registered no representation among individuals with the Wagler surname in both 2000 and 2010. However, a new ethnicity emerged in 2010, with 0.30% of Waglers identifying as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.62% | 99.4% | -0.22% |
| Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |