Explore the Family Name Wruble
The meaning of Wruble
Americanized form of Polish Wróbel and Wrubel or Sorbian Wrobel, all meaning ‘sparrow’. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernhardt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wruble in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wruble has shifted slightly over a decade. In 2000, Wruble was ranked 66,476 in terms of popularity and by 2010 it had fallen to 68,949, representing a minor decrease of 3.72%. However, interestingly, the count of people with this surname actually increased from 278 to 285, marking a growth of 2.52% during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 individuals remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #68,949 | -3.72% |
| Count | 278 | 285 | 2.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wruble
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wruble, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no significant changes observed between 2000 and 2010. In both census years, the majority of those bearing the Wruble surname identified as White, with an increase from 97.12% to 97.89% over the decade. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and Black remained unchanged at zero. Interestingly, in 2000, 1.8% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, but by 2010, this number had fallen to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 97.89% | 0.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.8% | 0% | 0% |