Explore the Family Name Whyman
The meaning of Whyman
English: variant of Wyman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whyman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Whyman decreased between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 83,965th in popularity and had a count of 208. However, by 2010, it dropped to 104,602 in rank with only 171 counts, reflecting a change of -24.58% in rank and -17.79% in count. Similarly, its proportion per 100,000 people also reduced by 25%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #104,602 | -24.58% |
| Count | 208 | 171 | -17.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whyman
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Whyman identified as White in the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 97.12% of Whyman were White, which slightly dropped to 96.49% in 2010, indicating a change of -0.65%. The percentages for other ethnicity categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years. There were no individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 96.49% | -0.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |