Explore the Family Name Wiebold
The meaning of Wiebold
German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wīg ‘battle, war’ + bald ‘bold’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wiebold in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Wiebold' saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 54,385th in popularity, falling to 60,196th by 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 10.68%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 355 in 2000 to 335 in 2010, marking a drop of 5.63%. When observed in terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of this surname decreased by 15.38%, moving from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #60,196 | -10.68% |
| Count | 355 | 335 | -5.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiebold
As far as ethnicity goes, the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname 'Wiebold' identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage slightly increased from 97.75% to 97.91% over the decade. The number of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.69% to 0.00% during the same period. This surname did not appear among those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.75% | 97.91% | 0.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.69% | 0% | -100% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |