Explore the Family Name Wibel
The meaning of Wibel
German: from an ancient Germanic compound personal name beginning with wīg ‘war, battle’. This surname is rare in Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wibel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wibel fell in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 102,691 in 2000 and dropped to 112,568 in 2010 which equates to a decrease of about 9.62%. The number of people bearing this name also decreased from 162 in 2000 to 156 in 2010, representing a dip of around 3.7%. In terms of its frequency per 100,000 residents, it went down by 16.67%, moving from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,691 | #112,568 | -9.62% |
| Count | 162 | 156 | -3.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wibel
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that almost all individuals with the surname Wibel identified as White. In 2000, approximately 96.91% of Wibels identified as such, although this figure slightly declined to 95.51% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no records of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 95.51% | -1.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |