Explore the Family Name Wolfersberger
The meaning of Wolfersberger
1. Altered form of Swiss German Wolfensberger. This surname originates from France (from the northern part of Alsace), where it is still found (in Lorraine). Compare Sparger. 2. South German: habitational name for someone from a place called Wolfersberg (one in Upper Austria, two in Bavaria). This surname is found mainly in Upper Austria and also in southeastern Bavaria. History: It were Johannes Wolfersberger and his family from Alsace who first brought the surname Wolfersberger to North America in 1730. His grandfather Johann Erhart Wolfensberger came to Alsace from Ettenhausen in Switzerland.
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How common is the last name Wolfersberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wolfersberger saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. This is indicated by its rank dropping from 93,427 to 96,799, which represents a -3.61% change. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 182 to 188, indicating a 3.3% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped marginally from 0.07 to 0.06, representing a -14.29% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,427 | #96,799 | -3.61% |
| Count | 182 | 188 | 3.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wolfersberger
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the Wolfersberger surname identified as White, with the percentage standing at 99.45 in 2000 and dipping slightly to 98.94 in 2010, marking a -0.51% change. No significant shifts were observed for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with all remaining at zero percent for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.45% | 98.94% | -0.51% |
| 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% |