Explore the Family Name Wingler
The meaning of Wingler
German: variant of Winkler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wingler in the United States?
Data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the popularity of the surname Wingler has shown marginal growth between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 17,943rd most common surname and rose slightly in popularity by 2010, ranking at 17,809. This represents a moderate 0.75% increase over that decade. The number of people bearing the surname also increased by 9.47%, growing from 1,436 individuals in 2000 to 1,572 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k remained static at 0.53.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,943 | #17,809 | 0.75% |
| Count | 1,436 | 1,572 | 9.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wingler
In terms of ethnicity as based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Wingler identify as White, with the proportion remaining constant at 97.01% in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 19.05% over the decade, while those identifying with two or more races saw a significant drop by 41.56%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase of 74.73%, albeit still representing a small fraction of the total population with this surname. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 97.01% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 1.59% | 74.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0.51% | -19.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 0.45% | -41.56% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |