Explore the Family Name Wobig
The meaning of Wobig
North German: habitational name from a place so named near Stettin (Polish Szczecin). Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Wobig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wobig has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked the 52,608th most popular surname while in 2010, its rank went down to 54,418, showing a change of -3.44%. However, the count of individuals with this surname has slightly increased from 370 in 2000 to 379 in 2010, marking a growth of 2.43%. The proportion of this surname per 100k people also saw a decline of -7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #54,418 | -3.44% |
| Count | 370 | 379 | 2.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wobig
When examining ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, it's clear that the vast majority of those with the surname Wobig identify as White. In 2000, 96.76% of Wobigs identified as White, reaching 98.42% in 2010, an increase of 1.72%. There were no significant changes or counts within other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 98.42% | 1.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |