Explore the Family Name Wickum
The meaning of Wickum
English: variant of Wickham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wickum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wickum saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank went from 73,931 in 2000 to 72,568 in 2010, marking a change of 1.84 percent. The count, or number of people with this surname, also rose during this period, from 244 to 268, an increase of 9.84 percent. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals bearing the surname Wickum per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #72,568 | 1.84% |
| Count | 244 | 268 | 9.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wickum
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most people with the surname Wickum identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a small decrease in this category, from 96.72 percent in 2000 to 92.91 percent in 2010, which corresponds to a change of -3.94 percent. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. It's worth noting that in 2010, 3.36 percent of people with the Wickum surname identified with two or more races, a category not recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 92.91% | -3.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |