Explore the Family Name Wickenhauser
The meaning of Wickenhauser
German (mainly Wickenhäuser): habitational name for someone from Wickenhaus in Württemberg. Compare Wickenheiser.
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How common is the last name Wickenhauser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wickenhauser has seen slight changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped slightly from 52,935 to 53,316 during this time period, indicating a minor decrease in popularity. However, the actual count of people with this last name increased by 5.72%, rising from 367 individuals in 2000 to 388 in 2010. Despite this increase in overall count, there was a decline in the proportion per 100,000 people, with a decrease of 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #53,316 | -0.72% |
| Count | 367 | 388 | 5.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wickenhauser
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data demonstrates some shifts amongst those bearing the Wickenhauser surname between 2000 and 2010. The dominant ethnicity associated with the name remained White, though it decreased slightly from 98.09% to 96.39%. There were no recorded individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the Hispanic representation within the Wickenhauser surname increased substantially, nearly doubling from 1.36% in 2000 to 2.58% in 2010. The category of "Two or more races" remained constant, with no individuals identifying as such in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.09% | 96.39% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.58% | 89.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |