Explore the Family Name Wickson
The meaning of Wickson
English (Oxfordshire): variant of Wixon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wickson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wickson has seen a slight dip in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wickson was ranked 66,676th most popular, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 67,747th spot, experiencing a decrease of approximately 1.61%. However, the actual number of individuals bearing the name Wickson increased from 277 to 291 during the same period, marking a growth rate of 5.05%. This indicates that while the rank of the surname fell, its absolute count rose.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #67,747 | -1.61% |
| Count | 277 | 291 | 5.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wickson
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the surname Wickson identify as White, accounting for 81.95% in 2000 and slightly lower at 81.10% in 2010. The second largest group identifies as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which increased from 11.55% in 2000 to 14.09% in 2010. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals identifying as being of two or more races dropped noticeably by 34.12%, from 4.69% in 2000 to 3.09% in 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black were either zero or suppressed for privacy reasons in the given time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.95% | 81.1% | -1.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 11.55% | 14.09% | 21.99% |
| Two or More Races | 4.69% | 3.09% | -34.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |