Explore the Family Name Wygal
The meaning of Wygal
Americanized form of German Weigel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wygal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wygal has seen a slight shift in its popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,534 but had dropped to 39,281 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 4.65%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of people with the surname Wygal increased marginally from 558 to 560 individuals during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,534 | #39,281 | -4.65% |
| Count | 558 | 560 | 0.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wygal
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wygal has also experienced some changes over the decade as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The major ethnicity identified as White saw a slight decline from 93.19% in 2000 to 91.43% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black or having two or more races have seen an increase in their percentages. While the proportion of those identifying as Black jumped from 1.25% to 2.68%, those recognizing themselves as belonging to two or more races rose from 1.97% to 2.32%. The Hispanic category remained relatively stable with a negligible decrease of 0.35%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.19% | 91.43% | -1.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.87% | 2.86% | -0.35% |
| Black | 1.25% | 2.68% | 114.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 2.32% | 17.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |