Explore the Family Name Wichman
The meaning of Wichman
Americanized form of German Wichmann.
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How common is the last name Wichman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wichman has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wichman was ranked 12,657th in terms of popularity among surnames in the United States. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 19,229, marking a decline of approximately 52%. The total count of people with this surname also decreased from 2,241 in 2000 to just 1,411 in 2010, which is nearly a 37% reduction. The proportion of people named Wichman per 100,000 individuals also witnessed a substantial fall from 0.83 to 0.48 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,657 | #19,229 | -51.92% |
| Count | 2,241 | 1,411 | -37.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.83 | 0.48 | -42.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wichman
When it comes to the ethnicity of those bearing the Wichman name, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though there was a slight decline from 95.81% to 94.26%. The number of Hispanic individuals with this surname more than doubled from 0.85% to 1.98% over the decade. There were also marginal increases in the number of Wichmans identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races. On the other hand, the percentage of Wichman individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by almost 33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.81% | 94.26% | -1.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 2.27% | 30.46% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 1.98% | 132.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 0.57% | -32.94% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.49% | 0.57% | 16.33% |
| Black | 0.27% | 0.35% | 29.63% |