Explore the Family Name Wickey
The meaning of Wickey
Americanized form of Swiss German Wicki, an Alemannic pet form of Wick.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wickey in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wickey has seen an increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, Wickey was ranked 25,398 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had moved up to rank 20,088. This represents a change of approximately 20.91%. The total count of people with the Wickey surname also increased from 915 in 2000 to 1,330 in 2010, a rise of 45.36%. The proportion of individuals with the Wickey surname per 100,000 people increased by 32.35%, going from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.45 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,398 | #20,088 | 20.91% |
| Count | 915 | 1,330 | 45.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.45 | 32.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wickey
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wickey, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, underwent slight changes between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White made up the majority, though their percentage decreased slightly from 96.72% in 2000 to 95.71% in 2010. Individuals who identified as Hispanic represented 1.20% in 2000 and this figure rose to 1.88% in 2010. The category of "Two or more races" also saw a substantial increase, rising from 0.55% in 2000 to 1.20% in 2010. During this period, there was no recorded change in those identifying as Black, while the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native was minimal or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 95.71% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.88% | 56.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.55% | 1.2% | 118.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.77% | 0% | 0% |