Explore the Family Name Waibel
The meaning of Waibel
German: variant of Weibel. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Kurt, Erwin, Klaus, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Waibel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Waibel saw a slight increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 19,537th most popular, but by 2010, it had moved up to 19,200th, showing a modest rise of 1.72%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 1,278 in 2000 to 1,414 in 2010, an increase of 10.64%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Waibel per 100,000 residents grew by 2.13%, from 0.47 to 0.48.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,537 | #19,200 | 1.72% |
| Count | 1,278 | 1,414 | 10.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.48 | 2.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waibel
When we look at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Waibel, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While those identifying as White remained the majority, there was a slight decrease from 97.18% to 96.18%. The Asian/Pacific Islander percentage decreased by 33.33%, dropping from 0.63% to 0.42%. Individuals identifying with two or more races saw a small increase, going from 1.25% to 1.41%. There was a notable rise within the Hispanic group, which jumped from 0.70% to 1.84%. Data for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities was either zero or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 96.18% | -1.03% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 1.84% | 162.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.41% | 12.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0.42% | -33.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |