Explore the Family Name Wambold
The meaning of Wambold
German: from an ancient Germanic personal name composed with wān ‘hope’ + bald ‘bold’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wambold in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Wambold" has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Wambold ranked 24,037 in popularity, but by 2010 it dropped slightly to rank 24,934, indicating a marginal decline of 3.73%. The count of individuals with the surname Wambold modestly grew from 979 in 2000 to 997 in 2010, a growth of about 1.84%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 5.56% from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.34 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,037 | #24,934 | -3.73% |
| Count | 979 | 997 | 1.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.34 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wambold
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Wambold surname, the Decennial U.S. Census records indicate that it is overwhelmingly White, with the percentage marginally increasing from 97.04% in 2000 to 97.19% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as having two or more races, growing by 19.57% from 0.92% in 2000 to 1.10% in 2010. The percentage of individuals with Hispanic ethnicity shrunk slightly from 1.43% in 2000 to 1.40% in 2010. Notably, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the Wambold surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 97.19% | 0.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 1.4% | -2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.1% | 19.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |