Explore the Family Name Wengler
The meaning of Wengler
German: 1. variant of Wängler (see Wangler). 2. nickname for someone with a facial peculiarity, from Middle High German wengel(īn), a diminutive of wange ‘cheek’, ‘face’. 3. habitational name for someone from any of the places called Wengeln in Silesia, East Prussia. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Heinz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Wengler in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Wengler" decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Wengler was ranked as the 40,833rd most popular surname; by 2010, it had dropped to the 43,151st position, indicating a 5.68% drop in ranking. The actual count of people with this surname also dipped marginally from 504 in 2000 to 501 in 2010, a decrease of 0.6%. Moreover, the proportion per 100,000 population went down by 10.53%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,833 | #43,151 | -5.68% |
| Count | 504 | 501 | -0.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wengler
In terms of ethnicity, the U.S. census data showed some shifts among individuals with the surname Wengler between 2000 and 2010. While a majority identified as White (93.65% in 2000 and 90.22% in 2010), there were notable changes within other ethnic identities. The percentage identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 1.19% to 3.79%, a 218.49% change. Similarly, those identifying as two or more races saw an increase from 2.38% to 4.79%, indicating a growth rate of 101.26%. On the other hand, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders decreased from 2.18% to 1.20%, a reduction of almost 45%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.65% | 90.22% | -3.66% |
| Two or More Races | 2.38% | 4.79% | 101.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 3.79% | 218.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.18% | 1.2% | -44.95% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |