Explore the Family Name Wigen
The meaning of Wigen
Norwegian and Danish: variant of Vigen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wigen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wigen has seen a slight decline over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 39,560 in terms of popularity and had a count of 523, resulting in a proportion per 100k of 0.19. By 2010, the rank dropped to 41,728 with a count of 521, reducing the proportion per 100k to 0.18. This signifies a change in popularity of -5.48% and a decrease in count by -0.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,560 | #41,728 | -5.48% |
| Count | 523 | 521 | -0.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wigen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Wigen identify as White, with 94.84% in 2000 and slightly less at 94.24% in 2010, indicating a minor decrease of -0.63%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase from 1.15% in 2000 to 1.92% in 2010, a rise of 66.96%. The number of those identifying with two or more races decreased slightly from 2.29% to 2.11%. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.84% | 94.24% | -0.63% |
| Two or More Races | 2.29% | 2.11% | -7.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 1.92% | 66.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.96% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |