Explore the Family Name Widger
The meaning of Widger
English (mainly Devon): from the Old English personal name Wihtgār, composed of the elements wiht ‘elf’ + gār ‘spear’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Widger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Widger has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 23,514 in 2000, it fell to 24,762 in 2010 marking an approximately 5.31% drop. The count of people with this surname was almost stable with a minor decrement from 1007 in 2000 to 1006 in 2010, indicating a mere 0.1% decrease. As a proportion per 100,000 people, there was a small reduction from 0.37 to 0.34, reflecting an 8.11% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,514 | #24,762 | -5.31% |
| Count | 1,007 | 1,006 | -0.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.34 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Widger
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Widger surname identified as White, though this decreased slightly from 95.33% in 2000 to 93.14% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw increases, rising from 1.19% to 2.19%, and 0.99% to 1.69% respectively. The proportion of those identifying as two or more ethnicities also increased by 25.13%. There were no individuals who identified as either Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.33% | 93.14% | -2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 2.49% | 25.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 2.19% | 84.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.99% | 1.69% | 70.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |