Explore the Family Name Wolberg
The meaning of Wolberg
Jewish (Ashkenazic): 1. variant of Wohlberg. 2. artificial name from German Wolle ‘wool’ + Berg ‘hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Moshe.
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How common is the last name Wolberg in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wolberg has seen a notable decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wolberg was ranked 70,473 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 93,513 – a significant change of -32.69%. The actual count of people with the Wolberg surname also decreased during this time period, with 259 individuals recorded in 2000, dropping to 196 in 2010. This represents a decrease of -24.32%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals named Wolberg per 100,000 people fell from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010, indicating a -30% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #93,513 | -32.69% |
| Count | 259 | 196 | -24.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wolberg
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Wolberg surname identify as White, with percentages of 94.59% and 93.88% in 2000 and 2010 respectively. This indicates a slight decline of -0.75%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a rise from 4.63% to 5.10%, showing an increase of 10.15% over the same decade. There were no individuals with the Wolberg surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.59% | 93.88% | -0.75% |
| Hispanic | 4.63% | 5.1% | 10.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |