Explore the Family Name Wonders
The meaning of Wonders
English (Northumberland and Durham): perhaps a nickname from Middle English wonders, wondres ‘marvellous, wondrous’, a derivative of wonder ‘marvel, unusual event’ (Old English wundor), or, alternatively, possibly a variant of Scottish Wanders, which Black tentatively derives from a Scottish local pronunciation of Guinevere, the name of King Arthur’s queen, who according to local Angus legend was buried in the parish of Alyth.
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How common is the last name Wonders in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Wonders' fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 26,267 in 2000 to 26,910 in 2010, indicating a drop in its relative popularity by 2.45%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 3.09%, from 875 to 902 individuals. This resulted in a slight decrease in the proportion per 100k, from 0.32 to 0.31, representing a -3.12% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,267 | #26,910 | -2.45% |
| Count | 875 | 902 | 3.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wonders
Analyzing the ethnic identity linked with the surname 'Wonders', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 to 2010. The largest group remained those identifying as White, although their percentage dropped marginally by 0.97% from 93.14% to 92.24%. There was a noticeable increase in the Hispanic group, soaring from 1.71% to 3.77%, marking a dramatic 120.47% change. The number of people identifying as Black decreased significantly by 37.50%, from 3.20% to 2.00%. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a minor rise, from 1.60% to 1.66%. No change was seen for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, both remaining at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.14% | 92.24% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 3.77% | 120.47% |
| Black | 3.2% | 2% | -37.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 1.66% | 3.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |