Explore the Family Name Wamble
The meaning of Wamble
English: variant of Womble.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wamble in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wamble has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wamble ranked 36,381 in popularity; by 2010, it had dropped to rank 41,728, indicating a decrease of 14.7%. The count of individuals with the surname also decreased from 581 in 2000 to 521 in 2010, showing a reduction of 10.33%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Wamble per 100,000 residents fell by 18.18% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,381 | #41,728 | -14.7% |
| Count | 581 | 521 | -10.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wamble
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the largest group of individuals with the Wamble surname identify as White, although their proportion decreased slightly from 83.82% in 2000 to 79.46% in 2010. There was a noteworthy increase in the percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities, from 2.41% in 2000 to 4.03% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.20% to 1.92%, while the Black population increased from 12.22% to 13.44%. No individuals with the Wamble surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.82% | 79.46% | -5.2% |
| Black | 12.22% | 13.44% | 9.98% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 4.03% | 67.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.92% | 60% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |