Explore the Family Name Wickware
The meaning of Wickware
English: habitational name from Wickwar in Gloucestershire (Avon), originally called simply Wick, from Old English wīc ‘outlying settlement’. The war element is from the name of the de la Warr family (see Warr), who held the manor in the 13th century. History: John Wickware moved from England to New London, CT, in 1675.
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How common is the last name Wickware in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wickware has seen a moderate increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,054th most popular and by 2010, it climbed to the 32,365th spot, representing a 2.08% growth. The count of people with the surname Wickware also rose from 653 to 711 during this period, an increase of 8.88%. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,054 | #32,365 | 2.08% |
| Count | 653 | 711 | 8.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wickware
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Wickware identified as either White or Black in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 6.57%, from 53.14% to 49.65%. Conversely, those identifying as Black saw a slight increase from 42.42% to 43.32%. The data showed significant growth in the number of Wickwares who identified with two or more races, increasing by nearly 47%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also rose by 83.33%, although it remains a small group. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, whereas there were some in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.14% | 49.65% | -6.57% |
| Black | 42.42% | 43.32% | 2.12% |
| Two or More Races | 2.3% | 3.38% | 46.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.53% | 83.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.77% | 0% | 0% |