Explore the Family Name Wubben
The meaning of Wubben
North German and East Frisian (Wübben); Dutch: patronymic from Wubbe, a Frisian short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with walt ‘rule, power’ or wolf ‘wolf’ as the first element. Compare Wuebben.
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How common is the last name Wubben in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wubben has seen slight fluctuations in popularity over time. In 2000, it held the rank of 42,604 and rose marginally to 42,790 by 2010, showing a decrease in popularity by 0.44%. However, in terms of actual count, there was an increase from 479 in 2000 to 506 in 2010, a change of 5.64%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010, a drop of 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,604 | #42,790 | -0.44% |
| Count | 479 | 506 | 5.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wubben
On the subject of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the surname Wubben is predominantly associated with people of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 98.33% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 95.65% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives during these years. However, there was an emergence of this surname within the Hispanic community, rising from 0% in 2000 to 2.37% in 2010. Similarly, the surname also appeared among Black individuals, registering at 1.38% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.33% | 95.65% | -2.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.37% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |