2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Wiebler
A topographic name referring to someone who lived near a willow tree meadow.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Wiebler. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Wiebler surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Wiebler in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Wiebler, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Wiebler
The surname Wiebler has its origins in Germany, specifically in the regions where the Alemannic and Swabian dialects were spoken. Its earliest traces can be found during the late Middle Ages, around the 14th century. These regions include modern-day Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. The name is derived from the Middle High German word "wiebel," which referred to a "weaver," indicating that the original bearers of the name were likely involved in the weaving profession.
Historical references to the surname Wiebler appear in various local records and manuscripts from the 15th century. One early instance is in a tax register in the town of Ulm, dated 1482, where a certain Hans Wiebler is listed as a resident. This early mention ties the surname to a specific geographical area, confirming its German roots.
Another recorded example of the Wiebler surname is found in the church records of Augsburg from the early 16th century. An Anna Wiebler, born in 1510 and listed as a member of a weavers' guild, highlights the occupational link embedded in the name. This indicates that the Wiebler family was likely involved in the textile trade for generations.
A notable individual bearing the surname is Johann Wiebler, a craftsman and guild member from Nuremberg, documented in the city's archives in 1574. He was known for his contributions to the local weaving industry and is believed to have played a role in the guild's administration. His presence in the historical records provides insight into the professional status and societal contributions of the Wiebler family during that time.
The surname also appears in Swiss records, demonstrating its spread beyond Germany. One such instance is Peter Wiebler, born in Zurich in 1605, who emigrated to the region from Southern Germany. Historical documents record his involvement in local trade and civic duties. This movement corroborates the hypothesis of migration for economic opportunities, common during that era.
Finally, Maria Wiebler, a resident of Strasbourg in the early 18th century, is another significant historical figure. Born in 1712, she became known for her charitable efforts in the community, as noted in local parish records. Her life and actions speak to the social roles that members of the Wiebler family played in their respective communities throughout history, beyond their professional vocations.
These historical examples collectively paint a picture of the Wiebler surname as being deeply rooted in the weaving profession, with appearances in various regions across central Europe. The historical trajectory of the name reveals a pattern of trade-related migration and community integration, significant in understanding the socio-economic context of the era.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Wiebler
Among Census respondents with the surname Wiebler, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Wiebler bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Wiebler surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.1% · 101
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Wiebler
Wiebler appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-3 bearers (-2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 13,387 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 3,052 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-2.8%) | Down 13,387 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 3,052 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Wiebler surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #157,234 | #154,182 | 1.9% |
| Count | 103 | 103 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 14.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Wiebler bearers went from 103 to 103 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 3,052 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #154,182.
FAQ
Wiebler surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Wiebler?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Wiebler. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Wiebler?
Wiebler ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Wiebler. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Wiebler.
Has Wiebler become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Wiebler went from 103 recorded bearers to 103. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Wiebler?
Among Census respondents with the surname Wiebler, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Black (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Wiebler in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.1% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Wiebler appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.1%), Black (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Wiebler (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Wiebler mean?
A topographic name referring to someone who lived near a willow tree meadow. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Wiebler (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Wiebler?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.