Explore the Family Name Wombles
The meaning of Wombles
English: variant of Womble.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wombles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wombles has increased slightly in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 33,248th most common surname, and by 2010, it had moved up to 32,396th place, showing a growth rate of 2.56%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during the same period, from 648 to 710 people, reflecting a rise of 9.57%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,248 | #32,396 | 2.56% |
| Count | 648 | 710 | 9.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wombles
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Wombles identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 96.45% in 2000 to 95.21% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also decreased during this period, from 1.70% to 1.27%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase, rising from 0.93% to 2.25%, an impressive growth of 141.94%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Wombles surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 95.21% | -1.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 2.25% | 141.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 1.27% | -25.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |