Explore the Family Name Wicke
The meaning of Wicke
English and German: variant of Wick.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wicke in the United States?
The surname Wicke, based on information from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank dropped from 30,900 to 33,695 during this period, showing a decline of about 9 percent. The count of individuals with the Wicke surname also dipped from 711 in 2000 to 676 by 2010, a decrease of around 5 percent. The proportion of Wickes per 100,000 people similarly fell by roughly 11.5 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,900 | #33,695 | -9.05% |
| Count | 711 | 676 | -4.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wicke
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts for the Wicke surname from 2000 to 2010. The most prevalent ethnicity associated with Wicke is White, although there was a small decrease from 96.91 percent to 94.67 percent. A new appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories in 2010 accounted for 1.33 percent and 1.78 percent respectively. Hispanic representation increased by 31.36 percent, albeit from a small base of 1.69 percent in 2000. However, the Black category saw a complete drop-off, falling from 0.70 percent to zero. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at 0 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 94.67% | -2.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.22% | 31.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Black | 0.7% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |