Explore the Family Name Wheatcraft
The meaning of Wheatcraft
English: variant of Wheatcroft.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wheatcraft in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wheatcraft saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 46,839th most common surname in the U.S., while by 2010 it had fallen to 51,176th. The number of people with this surname also decreased during this time period, dropping from 427 in 2000 to 407 in 2010, a decline of 4.68%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Wheatcraft per 100,000 U.S. residents also fell by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #51,176 | -9.26% |
| Count | 427 | 407 | -4.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wheatcraft
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the name Wheatcraft, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly linked with people who identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of Wheatcrafts were White, although this percentage did experience a slight decrease of 0.92% over the decade. The Hispanic population with the surname Wheatcraft increased by 50%, rising from 1.64% in 2000 to 2.46% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, in 2010, 1.47% of Wheatcrafts identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 96.07% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 2.46% | 50% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |