Explore the Family Name Wiatt
The meaning of Wiatt
English (London): variant of Wyatt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wiatt in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wiatt has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 70,273th most popular surname in 2000, it fell to 76,275th place by 2010, a change of -8.54%. In terms of count, there were 260 individuals with the name Wiatt in 2000, and this number dropped minimally to 252 in 2010, representing a decline of -3.08%. The proportion of people named Wiatt per 100,000 also saw a slight decrease of -10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #76,275 | -8.54% |
| Count | 260 | 252 | -3.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiatt
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Wiatt. In 2000, the majority of individuals bearing the surname were of White ethnic identity (93.46%), which dropped slightly to 90.48% by 2010. The percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders with the surname Wiatt was non-existent in 2000 but rose to 2.78% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals with the surname decreased from 3.46% in 2000 to 2.78% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw an increase, from zero in 2000 to 1.98% in 2010. However, there were no identified instances of the surname among those of Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.46% | 90.48% | -3.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.78% | 0% |
| Black | 3.46% | 2.78% | -19.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |