Explore the Family Name Wickett
The meaning of Wickett
English (Cornwall and Devon): variant of Wiggett.
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How common is the last name Wickett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wickett saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wickett ranked 26,267th in terms of popularity among all surnames, and by 2010, it had fallen to 27,625th, marking a 5.17% drop in rank. The number of individuals bearing this surname also marginally declined from 875 in 2000 to 871 in 2010, indicating a 0.46% decrease. Simultaneously, the proportion of people named Wickett per 100,000 population fell by 6.25%, moving from 0.32 to 0.30.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,267 | #27,625 | -5.17% |
| Count | 875 | 871 | -0.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wickett
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity of those carrying the Wickett surname. The majority identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 93.03% in 2000 to 90.13% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black and Hispanic saw significant increases during the same period, with a rise of 67.84% and 43.75% respectively. The census recorded no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity among those with the Wickett surname in both 2000 and 2010. However, the category of two or more races was newly reported in 2010 with a percentage of 2.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.03% | 90.13% | -3.12% |
| Black | 1.71% | 2.87% | 67.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.41% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.3% | 43.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.06% | 0% | 0% |