Explore the Family Name Wigfield
The meaning of Wigfield
English (Yorkshire): variant of Wigfall.
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How common is the last name Wigfield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wigfield has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 37,835th most common name and had 552 bearers in the United States. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 47,614 with only 445 bearers remaining, marking a decrease of approximately 19.38%. The proportion of individuals per 100k carrying this surname also fell by 25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,835 | #47,614 | -25.85% |
| Count | 552 | 445 | -19.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.15 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wigfield
The ethnicity breakdown for the Wigfield surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows some minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, about 97.1% of those bearing the Wigfield name identified as White, while less than 1% identified as Hispanic. There were no reported Wigfields identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there was a small decrease in the percentage of Whites to 95.06%, while the percentage of Hispanics increased to 1.57%. Additionally, about 2.02% reported belonging to two or more races, and a small fraction (1.12%) identified as Black. There were still no reported Wigfields in the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 95.06% | -2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 1.57% | 72.53% |
| Black | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |