Explore the Family Name Wrubel
The meaning of Wrubel
Polish: variant or Germanized form of Wróbel ‘sparrow’ (see Wrobel) and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. This surname is rare in Poland.
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How common is the last name Wrubel in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wrubel has seen a decline in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wrubel was ranked 29,069, but by 2010, it had dropped to 35,622 - a 22.54% decrease. The number of people with this surname also fell during this period, going from 768 in 2000 to 631 in 2010, marking a 17.84% decrease. This change is reflected in the proportion per 100k, which declined by 25.0% from 0.28 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,069 | #35,622 | -22.54% |
| Count | 768 | 631 | -17.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.21 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wrubel
The ethnic identity associated with the Wrubel surname has seen some shifts during the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a dominant 98.05% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this percentage dipped slightly to 95.09% by 2010. Throughout this period, there were no changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. However, the data shows a significant increase in the Hispanic category, as it jumped from 0.65% in 2000 to 2.69% in 2010, a whopping 313.85% increase. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races saw a slight decrease from 1.17% to 1.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 95.09% | -3.02% |
| Hispanic | 0.65% | 2.69% | 313.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.11% | -5.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |