Explore the Family Name Wollenberg
The meaning of Wollenberg
German: habitational name from either of two places so named, in Brandenburg and Rhineland.
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How common is the last name Wollenberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wollenberg has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,547 in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it fell to the 26,654 position, a change of -4.33%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 908 in 2000 to 914 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by -8.82% over this decade, indicating that while the actual number of people named Wollenberg grew, its relative prevalence decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,547 | #26,654 | -4.33% |
| Count | 908 | 914 | 0.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wollenberg
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of people named Wollenberg identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 98.68% to 97.48% over the decade. Interestingly, the 2010 census introduced new figures for other ethnic identities among individuals with this surname. For instance, 1.09% reported having two or more races, and 0.98% identified as Hispanic. No individuals named Wollenberg identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.68% | 97.48% | -1.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |