Explore the Family Name Wappler
The meaning of Wappler
South German: occupational name, from Middle High German waepener ‘man bearing arms’ (in the service of a town), ‘shield bearer, young knight’ (in the service of a knight). Some characteristic forenames: German Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Wappler in the United States?
The surname Wappler, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, dropped in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 80,502 but fell to 104,156 by 2010, a decrease of approximately 29.38%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 219 to 172, a reduction of around 21.46%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Wappler per 100,000 people fell by 25% from 0.08 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #104,156 | -29.38% |
| Count | 219 | 172 | -21.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wappler
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wappler, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a slight increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as White from 96.80% to 98.26%, a change of 1.51%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic reduced from 2.74% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Wappler surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as belonging to two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 98.26% | 1.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.74% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |