Explore the Family Name Fishwick
The meaning of Fishwick
English (Lancashire): habitational name from a place in Lancashire, so named from Old English fisc ‘fish’ + wīc ‘building’. Perhaps occasionally from Fishwick in Kingsteignton, Devon, or from Fisherwick, Staffordshire.
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How common is the last name Fishwick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fishwick has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fishwick was ranked as the 56,392nd most popular surname in the United States with a count of 339 bearers. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 62,903rd with only 318 bearers, marking a decrease of 11.55% in rank and 6.19% in count over the decade. The proportion of Fishwicks per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.13 to 0.11 during this period, representing a 15.38% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #62,903 | -11.55% |
| Count | 339 | 318 | -6.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fishwick
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Fishwick identify as White, a figure that slightly declined from 95.87% to 94.97% between 2000 and 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, which also saw a minor decrease from 2.36% to 2.20% over the same time period. It's worth noting that in 2010, a new category emerged with 2.20% of Fishwicks identifying as belonging to two or more races. The census reported no bearers of the surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.87% | 94.97% | -0.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.2% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 2.2% | -6.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |