Explore the Family Name Widing
The meaning of Widing
Swedish: ornamental or habitational name composed of the element wid- (see Widman) + the suffix -ing ‘belonging to’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Widing in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Widing saw a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 52,403 to 54,296. This represents a change of -3.61%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 2.15% over the same period, rising from 372 to 380. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by -7.14%, indicating that while the absolute count might have increased, its overall popularity in relation to other surnames declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #54,296 | -3.61% |
| Count | 372 | 380 | 2.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Widing
Looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Widing, Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity. In 2000, 94.89% of those with the surname identified as White, a proportion that slightly increased to 95.26% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw a small increase, rising from 2.42% to 2.63% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.89% | 95.26% | 0.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 2.63% | 8.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |