Explore the Family Name Whicker
The meaning of Whicker
English: variant of Wicker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whicker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Whicker has seen a slight decrease in rank from 16,761 in 2000 to 17,005 in 2010, marking a change of -1.46 percent. However, the count of individuals bearing this last name increased by 6.5 percent, rising from 1,569 in 2000 to 1,671 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion per 100k people also experienced minor fluctuation, declining by -1.72 percent from 0.58 in 2000 to 0.57 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,761 | #17,005 | -1.46% |
| Count | 1,569 | 1,671 | 6.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.57 | -1.72% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whicker
When it comes to the breakdown of ethnicity among those with the surname Whicker, Decennial U.S. Census data presents an interesting picture. The majority identifying as white decreased slightly by -0.95 percent from 93.95 percent in 2000 to 93.06 percent in 2010. Despite no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearers of the surname in 2000, by 2010 these groups respectively accounted for 0.42 percent and 0.30 percent of Whickers. The percentage of those reporting two or more races increased from 0.83 to 1.14, marking a rise of 37.35 percent, whereas the Hispanic population grew by 32.28 percent. Meanwhile, the proportion of black individuals with this surname declined by -7.84 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.95% | 93.06% | -0.95% |
| Black | 3.7% | 3.41% | -7.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 1.68% | 32.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.14% | 37.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.42% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.3% | 0% |