Explore the Family Name Wubbena
The meaning of Wubbena
East Frisian (Wübbena): variant of Wübben (see Wubben).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wubbena in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wubbena saw a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 70,273 in 2000 to 79,846 in 2010, signifying a negative change of 13.62 percent. Furthermore, the count or number of people with this surname also reduced by 8.46 percent, from 260 in 2000 to 238 in 2010. In terms of proportion per 100k, Wubbena experienced a 20 percent decrease, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #79,846 | -13.62% |
| Count | 260 | 238 | -8.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wubbena
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Wubbena surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight drop in this ethnic identity over the decade, moving from 98.85 percent in 2000 to 97.06 percent in 2010 - a change of -1.81 percent. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.85% | 97.06% | -1.81% |
| 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 | 0% | 0% | 0% |