Explore the Family Name Wohlberg
The meaning of Wohlberg
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Wohl ‘well-being’ + Berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Myers.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wohlberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wohlberg has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname climbed from 83,004 in 2000 to 74,608 in 2010, marking a 10.12% change. This represents a rise in the overall count from 211 to 259 bearers of the name during this period, indicating a 22.75% increase. Additionally, the proportion of people with the surname Wohlberg per 100,000 individuals also saw a 12.5% boost, moving from 0.08 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #74,608 | 10.12% |
| Count | 211 | 259 | 22.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wohlberg
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wohlberg, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it's predominantly held by individuals identified as White. In 2000, about 97.63% of the bearers identified as White, and this figure slightly rose to 98.46% by 2010. A minor percentage (2.37%) identified as Hispanic in 2000, but this was not observable in the 2010 data. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races, were not reflected in either the 2000 or 2010 census for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.63% | 98.46% | 0.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |