Explore the Family Name Wichterman
The meaning of Wichterman
Americanized form of South German Wichtermann: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wichterman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wichterman has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,385 and by 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 55,841, indicating a change of -2.68. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname increased marginally from 355 in 2000 to 367 in 2010, showing a growth of 3.38. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k decreased by -7.69.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #55,841 | -2.68% |
| Count | 355 | 367 | 3.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wichterman
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wichterman has also shown some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, at 97.18%. By 2010, this percentage had fallen to 94.55%. The representation of the Hispanic community within this surname grew to 3.27% in 2010, while no such representation was recorded in 2000. In addition, a small fraction (1.91%) reported identifying with two or more races in 2010, which was not the case in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 94.55% | -2.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.27% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |