Explore the Family Name Wegley
The meaning of Wegley
Probably an Americanized form of South German Wegle, a diminutive of Wege. The surname Wegle is very rare in Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wegley in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wegley has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 61,207th most popular surname, with 307 people sharing it. By 2010, the surname had dropped to the 67,519th position, and the number of individuals with this last name had decreased to 292, marking a decline of about 4.89%. The proportion of Americans with this surname per 100,000 also declined by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #67,519 | -10.31% |
| Count | 307 | 292 | -4.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wegley
The ethnic identity associated with the Wegley surname also evolved over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group of Wagleys identified as White, increasing slightly from 91.86% in 2000 to 93.49% in 2010. The percentage of Wagleys identifying as two or more races also increased significantly, rising by 40.51% to 2.74%. However, the representation of Hispanic Wagleys fell sharply, dropping by 47.55% to just 1.71%. No change was reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. Additionally, there were no Wagleys identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, whereas they made up 2.61% of the population with this surname in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.86% | 93.49% | 1.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 2.74% | 40.51% |
| Hispanic | 3.26% | 1.71% | -47.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.61% | 0% | 0% |