Explore the Family Name Wicken
The meaning of Wicken
English (Kent, Surrey, and Sussex): from Middle English (atte) wiken, plural form of wik(e) ‘building or dwelling, especially one where dairy products are made’. Compare Wick. The surname may be habitational from a place so named, such as Wicken (Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire), Wicken Bonhunt (Essex), (Ash)wicken (Norfolk), Wyken (Warwicks), Wykin (Leicestershire), or Wigan (Huntingdonshire), but it probably more often denoted someone who worked at a dairy farm.
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How common is the last name Wicken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wicken has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 80,502 in terms of popularity, but it dropped to 94,311 in 2010, showing a decrease of 17.15%. The number of individuals carrying the Wicken surname also decreased from 219 in 2000 to 194 in 2010, marking an 11.42% reduction. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population fell by 12.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #94,311 | -17.15% |
| Count | 219 | 194 | -11.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wicken
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wicken, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Wickens identifying as White rose from 89.04% to 91.75%, exhibiting a growth of 3.04%. However, those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero in 2010, from 4.57% and 4.11% respectively in 2000. Additionally, the census reported no individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity bearing the Wicken surname for both years. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of the Wicken surname within the category of 'two or more races' in 2010, which had been absent in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.04% | 91.75% | 3.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 4.57% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.11% | 0% | 0% |