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

Wible, 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 Wible surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wible in America

Wible is the 14669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wible surname appeared 2,027 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Wible.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wible 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 Wible

The surname WIBLE originated in Germany during the 12th century. It is derived from the Old German word "wibel", meaning a person who lives near a willow tree. The name was initially concentrated in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.

In the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a manuscript dating back to 1181, there is a reference to a "Heinricus Wibele" from the village of Weissenburg. This is one of the earliest recorded instances of the WIBLE name.

During the 14th century, the name began to spread across other parts of Germany and neighboring regions. Variations in spelling, such as "Wibbel", "Wybbel", and "Wibble", were common due to the lack of standardized orthography at the time.

In the late 15th century, a notable figure named Johannes WIBLE (1462-1538) was a prominent scholar and theologian at the University of Heidelberg. He authored several treatises on religious philosophy and was highly regarded in academic circles.

Another individual of note was Hans WIBLE (1543-1611), a renowned master woodcarver from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. His intricate works adorned many churches and public buildings in the region, and his legacy has been preserved in several museums.

The WIBLE name also appeared in the Danzig Denkmäler, a historical record of the city of Gdańsk (formerly Danzig), where a merchant named Jakob WIBLE (1602-1673) was documented as having traded in Baltic amber and spices.

In the 18th century, a notable figure was Johann Michael WIBLE (1712-1788), a renowned clockmaker from the Black Forest region of Germany. His exquisitely crafted timepieces were highly sought after by nobility and wealthy patrons across Europe.

Another individual of note was Anna Maria WIBLE (1768-1846), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education in the city of Mannheim. She established one of the first schools for girls in the region and was widely respected for her progressive views.

These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and achievements of individuals who bore the WIBLE surname throughout history, showcasing its deep roots and significance in German heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wible

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

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 Wible 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 Wible 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 Wible was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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