Explore the Family Name Wideman
The meaning of Wideman
1. Americanized form of German Widemann: from the ancient Germanic personal name Widiman, composed of the elements witu ‘wood’ or wīt ‘wide, broad’ + man ‘man’. 2. Americanized form of German Widemann: topographic name from Middle Low German wide ‘willow’ for someone living near a willow tree or stand. 3. Americanized form of German Weidemann or Weidmann ‘huntsman’. 4. Swedish: variant of Widman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wideman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wideman has shown a marginal increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 7642 and by 2010, its rank had slightly risen to 7578, marking an upward change of 0.84. The number of individuals bearing the Wideman surname also increased over this decade, with the count rising from 4012 to 4385, indicating a 9.3% growth. The proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 1.49.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,642 | #7,578 | 0.84% |
| Count | 4,012 | 4,385 | 9.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.49 | 1.49 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wideman
The ethnic identity linked with the surname Wideman has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest percentage identified as White, though this group saw a slight decrease from 58.28% to 55.87%. Individuals identifying as Black made up the next significant portion, showing a small increase from 38.53% to 40.11%. The Hispanic ethnic group experienced the most significant growth, increasing by 42.22% to make up 1.28% of those with the Wideman surname. There was also a notable rise in those identifying with two or more races, growing by nearly 30%. Meanwhile, the proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities showed minor decreases.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.28% | 55.87% | -4.14% |
| Black | 38.53% | 40.11% | 4.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 2.17% | 29.94% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.28% | 42.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0.34% | -8.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.25% | 0.23% | -8% |