Explore the Family Name Wickwire
The meaning of Wickwire
English: variant of Wickware.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wickwire in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wickwire has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 23,781st, dropping to 24,531st by 2010, which equates to a 3.15% change in rank. However, the count of individuals with the surname Wickwire increased by 2.62%, from 993 in 2000 to 1,019 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a small decrease from 0.37 to 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,781 | #24,531 | -3.15% |
| Count | 993 | 1,019 | 2.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.35 | -5.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wickwire
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reports that the majority of individuals with the surname Wickwire identified as White, accounting for 94.46% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.72% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander made up 1.01% in 2000, dipping to 0.98% in 2010. Interestingly, individuals identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase of 28.38%, from 2.22% in 2000 to 2.85% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also increased from 1.61% to 2.06%. There were no changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.46% | 93.72% | -0.78% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 2.85% | 28.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 2.06% | 27.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.01% | 0.98% | -2.97% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |