Explore the Family Name Wicka
The meaning of Wicka
German: variant of Wick.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wicka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wicka has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wicka ranked 82,019 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 92,358 - a decline of approximately 12.61 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Wicka surname decreased from 214 in 2000 to 199 in 2010, representing a drop of about 7.01 percent. The proportion of Wickas per 100,000 people also fell by 12.5 percent over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,019 | #92,358 | -12.61% |
| Count | 214 | 199 | -7.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wicka
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Wicka surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with proportions of 95.79 and 93.97 percent respectively. Although there was a slight decline of 1.90 percent in this category over the decade, it remained the dominant ethnic identity for this surname. Notably, there was a small increase in those identifying as belonging to two or more races, going from 0 percent in 2000 to 2.51 percent in 2010. Other categories including Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, either remained at zero or were suppressed for privacy considerations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.79% | 93.97% | -1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |