Explore the Family Name Wiegele
The meaning of Wiegele
South German: variant of Wiegel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wiegele in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wiegele saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 72,905th most popular surname in the United States but this ranking dropped to 78,040th by 2010, representing a 7.04 percent decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 248 in 2000 to 245 in 2010, showing a 1.21 percent decline. The proportion of people named Wiegele per 100,000 residents decreased by 11.11 percent over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #78,040 | -7.04% |
| Count | 248 | 245 | -1.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiegele
The Wiegele surname's ethnic identity breakdown, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that almost all identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 99.60 percent were categorized as White which slightly decreased to 98.37 percent in 2010, marking a 1.23 percent drop. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.6% | 98.37% | -1.23% |
| 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% |