Explore the Family Name Wiget
The meaning of Wiget
Swiss German: shortened form of Wiegand.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wiget in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wiget saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 67,317th most common, but by 2010, it fell to the 74,141st position. This represents a decline of 10.14%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also dropped during the same period, from 274 to 261, marking a decrease of 4.74%. The proportion of people with this last name per 100k population reduced by 10%, standing at 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #74,141 | -10.14% |
| Count | 274 | 261 | -4.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiget
The ethnic identity associated with the Wiget surname has slightly changed over the years based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of people with this surname identified as White (94.16% in 2000 and 92.72% in 2010), there was a slight decrease of 1.53% in this demographic. Those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander also decreased from 2.92% to 2.30%. Interestingly, no Wigets identified as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or of two or more races in either 2000 or 2010. In 2010, however, some Wigets identified as Hispanic for the first time at 2.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.16% | 92.72% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.92% | 2.3% | -21.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |