Explore the Family Name Wider
The meaning of Wider
1. Swiss German and South German: variant of Wieder. 2. Polish: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Wider in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Wider' has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,761 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 45,569, representing an 11.8% decrease. The count of people bearing this surname also decreased during this period, from 505 in 2000 to 469 in 2010, a decrease of 7.13%. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 individuals fell by 15.79%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,761 | #45,569 | -11.8% |
| Count | 505 | 469 | -7.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wider
The ethnicity associated with the surname 'Wider' also changed somewhat between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years, there was no association with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. The ethnicity most commonly associated with this surname shifted from White (53.27% in 2000) to Black (47.12% in 2010). The proportion of Widers identifying as White fell by 7.13%, while those identifying as Black increased by 9.66%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Widers of Hispanic ethnicity also declined slightly (-10.5%), and the percentage of those identifying with two or more races fell from 0.99 in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.27% | 49.47% | -7.13% |
| Black | 42.97% | 47.12% | 9.66% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 2.13% | -10.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |