Explore the Family Name Willenberg
The meaning of Willenberg
German: habitational name from Willenberg in Silesia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Willenberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Willenberg has shown a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,522nd most common surname, falling to 70,645th in 2010 - a drop of 4.63%. The actual count of individuals with the Willenberg surname increased slightly from 273 in 2000 to 277 in 2010, marking a growth of 1.47%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, its prevalence decreased by 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #70,645 | -4.63% |
| Count | 273 | 277 | 1.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Willenberg
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Willenberg has also seen minor shifts over the same period, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, the overwhelming majority of those bearing the surname identified as White, at 96.7% and 96.03%, respectively, seeing a small decrease of 0.69%. In 2000, 1.83% identified as belonging to two or more races, but this proportion dropped to zero by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, 2010 saw the emergence of a Hispanic identity among those with the surname Willenberg, at 1.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 96.03% | -0.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |