Explore the Family Name Wolfenberger
The meaning of Wolfenberger
Altered form of Swiss German Wolfensberger. Compare Wolfenbarger.
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How common is the last name Wolfenberger in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wolfenberger has seen a significant decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wolfenberger ranked as the 100,194th most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 159,712th spot. This marks a 59.4% decrease in ranking. The total count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 167 in 2000 to just 101 in 2010, indicating a 39.52% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of U.S. residents with this surname per 100,000 people halved from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.03 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,194 | #159,712 | -59.4% |
| Count | 167 | 101 | -39.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.03 | -50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wolfenberger
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Wolfenberger surname identify as White. In 2000, 92.22% of Wolfenbergers identified as White, and by 2010, this percentage had increased slightly to 96.04%. In 2000, a small percentage (3.59%) of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, but this figure fell to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of Wolfenbergers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.22% | 96.04% | 4.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.59% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |