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

Wolfberg, 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 Wolfberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wolfberg in America

Wolfberg is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wolfberg surname appeared 178 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 Wolfberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wolfberg 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 Wolfberg

The surname Wolfberg has its origins in Germany, likely dating back to the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is a compound of two German words: "wolf," which translates to "wolf," and "berg," meaning "mountain" or "hill." This indicates that the name could have originally been used to describe individuals living near a mountain habitat known for wolves or possibly a place named Wolfberg.

Early references to the surname can be found in various medieval manuscripts and records. One of the oldest known mentions appears in the 1320 tax records from the Rhineland region, where a man named Hans von Wolfberg was noted for his taxable property. This suggests that the name was already in use by families who owned or managed land during this period.

Historical texts from the 15th century contain mentions of Ulrich Wolfberg, a knight from the Swabian region, who participated in several regional conflicts. He was born around 1405 and died in 1478. His name appears in chronicles detailing the various feudal disputes of the time, particularly those involving the Duchy of Württemberg.

In the 16th century, records from the Hanseatic League, a commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and market towns in Northwestern and Central Europe, mention a Johann Wolfberg, born in 1512. He was a notable merchant and ship owner in the bustling port city of Lübeck. His involvement in trade extended to countries throughout the Baltic Sea, illustrating the geographical distribution of the surname.

Another significant figure is Matthias Wolfberg, a well-known theologian and scholar during the Protestant Reformation, born in 1536 and died in 1601. His works contributed to the theological debates of his time and are archived in various libraries across Germany. His influence was significant in shaping the religious landscape of his era.

In the 17th century, Andreas Wolfberg, born in 1625, was recognized as a prominent jurist and advisor in the court of the Elector of Saxony. His legal expertise is documented in many decisions and policies of the state, reflecting his role in the judiciary and governance.

By the 18th century, the surname had spread to different regions, including Prussia, Austria, and even the Scandinavian countries. A notable military officer, Friedrich Wolfberg, born in 1703, served in the Prussian army during the War of Austrian Succession and contributed to several key battles, solidifying the Wolfberg name in military history.

Throughout these centuries, the surname Wolfberg has been attached to various professions, from landowners and merchants to knights, scholars, and military figures, demonstrating its broad socio-economic reach and rich historical tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wolfberg

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

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

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