Explore the Family Name Wicht
The meaning of Wicht
German: 1. nickname from Middle High German wiht ‘dwarf’, ‘goblin’. 2. habitational name from any of various places called Wichte, for example near Kassel (Hesse) and Aurich. Some characteristic forenames: German Juergen, Klaus, Oskar.
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How common is the last name Wicht in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Wicht' saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 61,207th most popular surname in the United States, however by 2010, it had dropped to the 68,547th spot, marking an 11.99% decrease. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 307 to 287 during this period, indicating a decline of 6.51%. Consequently, the proportion of the 'Wicht' surname per 100,000 people reduced by 9.09% from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #68,547 | -11.99% |
| Count | 307 | 287 | -6.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wicht
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Wicht'. A vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 97.72% in 2000 and 96.86% in 2010, albeit with a slight decrease of 0.88%. No significant presence was observed amongst Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives, as the percentages remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.72% | 96.86% | -0.88% |
| 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% |