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

Wolfgram, 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 Wolfgram surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wolfgram in America

Wolfgram is the 17169th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wolfgram surname appeared 1,650 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 Wolfgram.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wolfgram 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 Wolfgram

The surname Wolfgram has its origins in Germany, with roots in the early medieval period. It is derived from the Old High German words "wolf" meaning "wolf" and "hraban" meaning "raven." These elements were common in Germanic personal names and often symbolized courage, strength, and other admired qualities in warriors.

The areas where the name originally appeared include regions such as Saxony, Bavaria, and other parts of what is now modern-day Germany. In medieval manuscripts and local records, the name appeared in various forms, including Wolfgramm, Wolfram, and Wolfgram. The variations in spelling often depended on regional dialects and the phonetic transcription of the time.

The name is recorded in historical documents, such as tax rolls and land grants, from the 12th century onward. One early reference comes from a land grant recorded in 1250 where a Hanno Wolfgram was mentioned as a significant local figure in Saxony. This type of documentation was crucial as it offers insights into land ownership and feudal relationships of that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was Ulrich Wolfgramm, who appeared in the 14th century records of Bavaria. This provides a glimpse into the spread of the surname across different German regions during the late medieval period. By the 16th century, Dietrich Wolfgramm, born in 1532 and dying in 1598, was a notable figure, remembered as a member of the local nobility in Saxony.

In historical contexts, several key individuals with the surname contributed to various fields. Johann Wolfgramm, born in 1678 and dying in 1745, was a renowned scholar whose works in philosophy and theology were well-regarded across German-speaking regions. Another notable individual was Maria Wolfgram, born in 1732, who was an influential landowner and patron of the arts in Bavaria, surviving her husband to manage large estates effectively.

In the 19th century, Franz Wolfgramm, born in 1825, was a pioneer, known for his efforts in the early German labor movements advocating for workers' rights. His activism laid the groundwork for future labor reforms. More recently, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Heinrich Wolfgramm, born in 1889 and dying in 1946, gained recognition for his contributions to German engineering and innovations in manufacturing processes.

The surname Wolfgram thus carries a rich and varied history, reflecting not only personal characteristics admired in early Germanic culture but also a legacy carried through diverse and influential individuals. This name illustrates the broad tapestry of family history and regional history within Germany from medieval times through modern history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wolfgram

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

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

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