Explore the Family Name Wilberger
The meaning of Wilberger
German: variant of Wilberg 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wilberger in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wilberger has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 72,905 but by 2010, it had slipped to 81,772, indicating a decline of 12.16%. The number of individuals with this last name also decreased from 248 to 231 during this decade, marking a drop of 6.85%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k also fell by 11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #81,772 | -12.16% |
| Count | 248 | 231 | -6.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilberger
Turning to the ethnic identity of those with the surname Wilberger, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority identify as White, with figures hovering around 94.35% in 2000 and edging up slightly to 94.37% in 2010. There was a recorded Hispanic representation in 2000 at 2.02%, however, by 2010, this figure was no longer present. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented among individuals with the Wilberger surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.35% | 94.37% | 0.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |