Explore the Family Name Wichers
The meaning of Wichers
North German: patronymic from the personal name Wicher. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Hans, Heinz.
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How common is the last name Wichers in the United States?
According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wichers has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,046 and by 2010, it had dropped to 84,463—a change of -36.13%. Additionally, the count of individuals with the Wichers surname decreased by 26.49% during this time period. In terms of proportion per 100k people, the presence of this surname fell from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, marking a decrease of 27.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #84,463 | -36.13% |
| Count | 302 | 222 | -26.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wichers
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of people with the Wichers surname identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 98.34%, falling slightly to 96.85% in 2010. However, there was a small increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic—from 0 in 2000 to 2.25 in 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged (at 0) over these ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.34% | 96.85% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |