Explore the Family Name Wangler
The meaning of Wangler
German (Wängler): variant of Wanger 1, 3.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wangler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wangler has seen a slight shift over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 19,890 in terms of commonality but fell to 20,227 by 2010—a 1.69% decrease. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 1,250 in 2000 to 1,317 in 2010, reflecting a 5.36% increase. The proportion per 100k also decreased slightly by -2.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,890 | #20,227 | -1.69% |
| Count | 1,250 | 1,317 | 5.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.45 | -2.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wangler
On the topic of ethnicity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Wangler surname identify as White, at 96.72% in 2000 and 95.29% in 2010. There was a slight decrease of -1.48% over the decade. The second largest ethnic identity is those identifying with two or more races, which saw a significant increase of 62.50% from 2000 to 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a slight decrease of -5.00%, while the Hispanic population witnessed a growth of 40.13%. No data was available for the Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, suggesting that these groups may have been too small for accurate reporting or may have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 95.29% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.13% | 40.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.82% | 62.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.38% | -5% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |