Explore the Family Name Wonder
The meaning of Wonder
Probably an altered form of German Wunder.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wonder in the United States?
The surname "Wonder" ranked 28,584 in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000. Over the decade, it slipped slightly in rank to 30,600 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 7.05%. The census also counted 785 individuals with this surname in 2000 and saw a minor drop in this number to 762 by 2010, reflecting a change of -2.93%. The proportion of people named Wonder per 100k population also dipped from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010, marking a decline of 10.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,584 | #30,600 | -7.05% |
| Count | 785 | 762 | -2.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wonder
Looking at the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname "Wonder", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that in 2000, the majority (93.25%) identified as White. This percentage escalated slightly to 94.75% by 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant increase, growing by 34.34% over the decade. However, the percentage of those identifying as Black dropped dramatically from 2.93% in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010, a decrease of 50.85%. Notably, there was a small percentage (1.78%) identifying as Two or more races in 2000, but this figure was not present in 2010. Additionally, a minimal portion identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, while no individuals reported as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.25% | 94.75% | 1.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 2.23% | 34.34% |
| Black | 2.93% | 1.44% | -50.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |