Find out how popular the last name Wambold is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Wambold.

Wambold, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Wambold surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wambold in America

Wambold is the 24934th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wambold surname appeared 997 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Wambold.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wambold to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Wambold

The surname Wambold is believed to have originated in Germany, likely during the medieval period. Its roots can be traced back to the Old German word "wamb," which means "belly" or "stomach." It is thought that the name was initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a prominent or large belly.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Wambold dates back to the 13th century, appearing in a German manuscript from the region of Bavaria. This document mentions a certain "Heinrich Wambold," who was a landowner in the village of Oberammergau.

During the 15th century, the Wambold name appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, particularly in the areas around Cologne and the Rhineland. In a historical record from 1487, a "Hans Wambold" is listed as a member of the city council in the town of Aachen.

The name Wambold has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany. For example, there is a small village near Heidelberg called Wamboldsheim, which may have derived its name from an early settler with the surname Wambold.

One notable figure in history who bore the Wambold name was Johann Wambold (1521-1589), a Protestant reformer and theologian from Saxony. He was a prominent figure during the Reformation and played a significant role in the spread of Lutheran teachings in Germany.

Another individual of note was Katharina Wambold (1629-1687), who was a midwife and herbalist renowned for her knowledge of traditional medicine in the region of Franconia. Her skills were highly sought after, and she is mentioned in several historical accounts from the 17th century.

In the 19th century, a famous German artist named Wilhelm Wambold (1829-1901) gained recognition for his landscape paintings depicting scenes from the Black Forest and the Bavarian Alps. His works are still celebrated today and can be found in various art museums throughout Germany.

Another notable figure was Gustav Wambold (1870-1947), a German engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early internal combustion engines. His innovations played a crucial role in the automotive industry's growth during the early 20th century.

Finally, Hans Wambold (1904-1981) was a respected German author and poet who wrote extensively about rural life and the beauty of nature. His works, which often celebrated the simple joys of country living, were widely popular during his lifetime and are still studied in literary circles today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wambold

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Wambold.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Wambold was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Wambold has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Wambold was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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