Explore the Family Name Wollenburg
The meaning of Wollenburg
German: habitational name, possibly an altered form of Wollenberg or from a lost or unidentified place. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Lorenz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Wollenburg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wollenburg has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wollenburg was the 70,679th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 66,754th position, showing a popularity growth of 5.55%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 258 to 296, resulting in a count change of 14.73%. However, proportionally per 100,000 people, there was no significant change in the frequency of the name.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #66,754 | 5.55% |
| Count | 258 | 296 | 14.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wollenburg
Turning to ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Wollenburg identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with the percentage increasing from 95.74% to 98.65%. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic fell from 3.88% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asians/Pacific Islanders, Black communities, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during these years. It's important to note that any changes in ethnic identity percentages could be due to a variety of factors, including shifts in self-identification over time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 98.65% | 3.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |