Explore the Family Name Wickizer
The meaning of Wickizer
Americanized form of German Weckesser. Compare Wickiser. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wickizer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wickizer has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 29,359th and this number increased to 31,107th by 2010, marking a -5.95% change. The count of individuals with this last name also reduced from 759 in 2000 to 746 in 2010, indicating a -1.71% change. Consequently, the proportion of people per 100k with the surname Wickizer fell by -10.71% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,359 | #31,107 | -5.95% |
| Count | 759 | 746 | -1.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wickizer
Regarding ethnic identity associated with the Wickizer surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of bearers identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease of -1.69% in this group over the decade. The proportion of those identifying as having Hispanic ethnicity saw a significant increase of 75%, growing from 0.92% in 2000 to 1.61% in 2010. A smaller increase was seen among individuals identifying with two or more races, increasing by 16.3% over the same period. There were no reported instances of individuals with the Wickizer surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.76% | 96.11% | -1.69% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 1.61% | 75% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.07% | 16.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |