Explore the Family Name Wimberley
The meaning of Wimberley
English: variant of Wimberly.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wimberley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wimberley ranked 13,400 in popularity in 2000 and slightly increased to 13,509 by 2010, marking a minor decline of 0.81 percent. The number of individuals with this surname demonstrated an upward trend, growing from 2,084 in 2000 to 2,245 in 2010 — a rise of 7.73 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped marginally by 1.3 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,400 | #13,509 | -0.81% |
| Count | 2,084 | 2,245 | 7.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 0.76 | -1.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wimberley
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows interesting shifts over the decade. In 2000, the majority of those bearing the Wimberley surname identified as White (84.60 percent), followed by those identifying as Black (12.19 percent). By 2010, while the percentage of Whites had slightly decreased to 84.23 percent, the percentage of Blacks had also seen a decline to 10.69 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics saw considerable growth, with increases of 97.06 and 110.99 percent respectively. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities also increased by 46.96 percent, but the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Natives showed a slight reduction of 2.44 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.6% | 84.23% | -0.44% |
| Black | 12.19% | 10.69% | -12.31% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 1.92% | 110.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.69% | 46.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.82% | 0.8% | -2.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.67% | 97.06% |