Explore the Family Name Wattenbarger
The meaning of Wattenbarger
Americanized form of German Württemberger or Würtemberger: habitational name for someone from Württemberg, a region in southwestern Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wattenbarger in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wattenbarger has seen a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wattenbarger was ranked 24,701st in terms of popularity among U.S. surnames, but by 2010, its rank had fallen to 25,020th. Despite this fall in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Wattenbarger surname increased from 947 in 2000 to 993 in 2010—an increase of 4.86%. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of Wattenbargers per 100,000 people actually saw a minor decrease of -2.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,701 | #25,020 | -1.29% |
| Count | 947 | 993 | 4.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wattenbarger
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts within the Wattenbarger population over the same decade. The majority of Wattenbargers identified as White, though this percentage decreased from 96.94% in 2000 to 95.07% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. However, there was an increase in those reporting two or more races (from 1.16% to 1.71%), Hispanic ethnicity (from 1.06% to 1.91%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native heritage (from 0.53% to 1.11%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 95.07% | -1.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.91% | 80.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.71% | 47.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 1.11% | 109.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |