Explore the Family Name Wohlleber
The meaning of Wohlleber
German: nickname for a person who lived a good life, from Middle High German wol ‘good, well’ + an agent derivative of leben ‘to live’. Compare Woolever.
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How common is the last name Wohlleber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wohlleber saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 121,058 to 126,018—a change of -4.1%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased slightly during that same period, from 132 to 136, marking a 3.03% rise. The proportion of people with the Wohlleber surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #121,058 | #126,018 | -4.1% |
| Count | 132 | 136 | 3.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wohlleber
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals bearing the Wohlleber surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a predominance of White ethnic identity. From 2000 to 2010, there was a minor increase in the percentage of white individuals from 98.48% to 99.26%. During both census years, no individuals with the Wohlleber surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The data suggests a strong alignment of the Wohlleber surname with the White ethnic group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.48% | 99.26% | 0.79% |
| 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% |