Explore the Family Name Wonderling
The meaning of Wonderling
Americanized form of German Wunderling, a derivative of Wunder.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wonderling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wonderling has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 57,544 and by 2010, it had climbed to 56,710. This represents a 1.45% rise in rank. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname Wonderling also increased during this period from 331 to 360, an 8.76% growth. However, the proportion of people named Wonderling per 100,000 remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #56,710 | 1.45% |
| Count | 331 | 360 | 8.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wonderling
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Wonderling identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of Wonderlings identified as White. There was a negligible increase of 0.02% in this figure over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic fell slightly from 1.81% to 1.67%, representing a 7.73% decrease. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 96.39% | 0.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 1.67% | -7.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |