Explore the Family Name Wiebke
The meaning of Wiebke
North German: from a pet form of Wibo, a short form of the ancient Germanic personal name Wigbert (see Wiebers). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Wiebke in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wiebke showed a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 55,376th to 55,841st, marking a 0.84% drop. However, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased by 5.76%, from 347 in 2000 to 367 in 2010. This resulted in a marginal decrease in its proportion per 100,000 people, which went down by 7.69%, sitting at 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #55,841 | -0.84% |
| Count | 347 | 367 | 5.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiebke
Regarding the ethnic identities associated with the surname Wiebke, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a few changes between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority of individuals with this surname are identified as White, comprising 92.80% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 91.01% in 2010. The representation of the surname in the Hispanic community saw a significant increase of 64.94%, jumping from 2.31% in 2000 to 3.81% in 2010. People identifying as two or more races also experienced a minor increase, going from 3.46% to 3.54%. Meanwhile, no changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.8% | 91.01% | -1.93% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 3.81% | 64.94% |
| Two or More Races | 3.46% | 3.54% | 2.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |