Explore the Family Name Wigal
The meaning of Wigal
Americanized form of German Weigel or Wiegel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wigal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wigal has seen a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,045th in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to 36,426th, marking a decrease of 1.06%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals with the Wigal surname increased from 588 to 614 during this decade, representing a growth of 4.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,045 | #36,426 | -1.06% |
| Count | 588 | 614 | 4.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wigal
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Wigal surname are identified as White, making up 97.45% of the population in 2000 and increasing slightly to 98.53% in 2010. There were no reported Wigals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. The percentage of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races dropped from 1.53% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 98.53% | 1.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |