Explore the Family Name Widmark
The meaning of Widmark
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements Wid- (see Widman) + mark ‘land’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Widmark in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Widmark has seen a decrease in popularity in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, Widmark was ranked 53,299 in terms of surname popularity and had 364 individuals associated with it. By 2010, the surname had dropped in rank to 60,045 and the count of individuals with this name also decreased to 336, indicating a change of -12.66 in rank and a -7.69 change in the count of people with this surname. The proportion of individuals with the Widmark surname per 100,000 also fell by -15.38, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #60,045 | -12.66% |
| Count | 364 | 336 | -7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Widmark
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Widmark surname identify as White, at 90.11% in 2000 and 88.10% in 2010. There was a slight decrease of -2.23 in the percentage of white individuals with this surname over the decade. Hispanic individuals make up the next largest group at 3.57% in 2000 and 3.27% in 2010, marking an -8.40 change. A small percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals also carry this surname, increasing from 3.85% in 2000 to 4.76% in 2010, a positive change of 23.64. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black individuals carrying the Widmark surname were either suppressed or reported as zero for both years. Interestingly, the category "Two or more races" appeared in 2010 with a proportion of 2.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.11% | 88.1% | -2.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.85% | 4.76% | 23.64% |
| Hispanic | 3.57% | 3.27% | -8.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |