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

Wiblin, 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 Wiblin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wiblin in America

Wiblin is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wiblin surname appeared 118 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 Wiblin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wiblin 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 Wiblin

The surname Wiblin has its origins in England, with traces dating back to the medieval period. Historical records suggest the name likely emerged in the early Medieval Ages, around the 11th or 12th centuries. The exact etymology of Wiblin is somewhat obscure, but it is believed to derive from a blend of old English and possibly Norse elements, typical for surnames of that era.

The Wiblin surname appeared in early records in the southeast of England, particularly in counties such as Kent and Sussex. Linguistic analysis indicates that Wiblin may be a diminutive form derived from personal names like Wibald or Wigberht, common in Anglo-Saxon England, where 'Wig' meant war or battle, and 'berht' meant bright or famous.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of similar names includes the name Wibel in the Wiltshire rolls of 1246. This suggests variations of Wiblin have existed for centuries, evolving along regional lines and through phonetic shifts common in the transition from Old to Middle English. The Domesday Book of 1086 does not directly list Wiblin, increasing the likelihood that it evolved slightly later or from a lineage not prominent enough to be chronicled in such early records.

By the 14th century, surnames began to stabilize, and we start seeing more consistent records. Jonathan Wiblin, born around 1390, is one such early example, known for being a local official in Kent. His mention appears in local legal documents, indicating the family's rising prominence.

Moving to the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname begins to appear more often. Elizabeth Wiblin, born in 1584 and baptized at St. Dunstan’s Church in London, is one of the noted early modern bearers of the name. Her family records provide insights into the urban migration of the surname, showing how family members moved to thriving trade centers.

Another noteworthy individual is Thomas Wiblin, a merchant documented in the mid-1600s in the coastal town of Portsmouth. His trade activities, often recorded in shipping logs and port records, highlight the name's association with the rising mercantile class of the era.

The 18th century also saw the Wiblin surname in various legal documents. George Wiblin, born in 1742, appears in tax records and land leases in Surrey, marking him as a landholder of moderate means. These records suggest economic stability and a well-established lineage within the English gentry.

Finally, into the 19th century, historical records show Samuel Wiblin, born in 1803, who became known in public records as a schoolmaster in Devon. His contributions to local education were noted in parish records, reflecting the family's ongoing engagement in civic affairs.

Through these notable individuals, the Wiblin surname's journey from medieval obscurity to modern recognition is chronicled, demonstrating its steady presence and evolution within English history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wiblin

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

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

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