Explore the Family Name Wigle
The meaning of Wigle
Probably an Americanized form of German Weigel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wigle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wigle has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 38,587 across all surnames in the United States, but it fell to the rank of 44,109 in 2010, marking a drop of 14.31%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 9.46% from 539 in 2000 to 488 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also declined by 15%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,587 | #44,109 | -14.31% |
| Count | 539 | 488 | -9.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wigle
Regarding the ethnicity of people bearing the Wigle surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.35% in this group over the decade. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased significantly by 164.52%, from 0.93% in 2000 to 2.46% in 2010. Conversely, those claiming two or more ethnic identities decreased by 38.92%, from 1.67% in 2000 to 1.02% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.55% | 94.26% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 2.46% | 164.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 1.02% | -38.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |