Explore the Family Name Wickers
The meaning of Wickers
1. German: patronymic from Wicker 2. 2. English (southeastern): variant of Wicker, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Wickers in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wickers has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,453rd most popular name, while in 2010 it dropped slightly to 61,585th. Despite this drop in rank, the overall count of individuals with the last name Wickers actually increased by 2.52%, from 318 people in 2000 to 326 in 2010. However, its proportion per 100,000 residents decreased by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #61,585 | -3.59% |
| Count | 318 | 326 | 2.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wickers
As per the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wickers has also seen some minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 86.79% to 85.58%, while those identifying as Black also saw a slight decrease from 9.43% to 8.90%. The percentage of individuals with the surname Wickers who identified as Hispanic saw a small increase from 2.52% to 2.76%. Interestingly, a new category appeared in 2010, with 2.45% of individuals with this surname identifying as belonging to two or more races. There were no reported individuals with the surname Wickers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.79% | 85.58% | -1.39% |
| Black | 9.43% | 8.9% | -5.62% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 2.76% | 9.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |