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

Wibowo, 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 Wibowo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wibowo in America

Wibowo is the 81772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wibowo surname appeared 231 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 Wibowo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wibowo 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 Wibowo

The surname Wibowo originates from Indonesia, specifically from the island of Java, where Javanese culture has had a significant influence on names. The name is rooted in the Javanese language, which is part of the Austronesian language family. The term Wibowo combines two elements: "wi," often used in Javanese names as an affix or prefix signifying honor or respect, and "bowo" or "bawa," meaning to carry or bring. The name can be interpreted to symbolize someone who brings honor or respect.

One of the earliest records of the surname Wibowo can be traced back to the pre-colonial period in Java, under the rule of various Javanese kingdoms. Manuscripts from the Majapahit era (1293-1527) contain references to noble families, some carrying the name Wibowo. Although exact spellings have evolved, these manuscripts demonstrate the longstanding use of the name in various forms.

Historical references in the Indonesian archipelago, particularly those during the Dutch colonial period (17th to 20th centuries), show the name appearing in administrative documents and legal records. During this time, several members of Javanese nobility and local leaders with the surname Wibowo were documented, indicating the prominence of the surname in societal hierarchies.

One notable historical figure is Suwito Wibowo (born 1885, died 1943), a Javanese nobleman known for his resistance against Dutch colonial rule in the early 20th century. Another significant person is Raden Mas Wibowo, a Javanese court official during the late 18th century, often mentioned in court chronicles for his contributions to the administrative functions of the time.

In the mid-20th century, the name Wibowo continued to be associated with influential individuals, such as General Moerdani Wibowo (1935-2004), a high-ranking officer in the Indonesian National Armed Forces known for his role in stabilizing post-independence Indonesia and shaping its modern military strategies. Another important figure is Rahmat Wibowo, an acclaimed Indonesian artist and cultural ambassador born in 1942, who made significant contributions to preserving Javanese artistic traditions.

By examining historical records and notable individuals, it is evident that the surname Wibowo carries a legacy of honor, leadership, and cultural significance, deeply intertwined with the history and societal structures of Java, Indonesia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wibowo

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

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

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