Explore the Family Name Wiglesworth
The meaning of Wiglesworth
English: variant of Wigglesworth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wiglesworth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wiglesworth had a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it stood at rank 58,999 and then slightly dropped by 2.55% to rank 60,505 in 2010. The count of people with this surname, however, saw a small increase of 3.74%, going up from 321 to 333 individuals. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 8.33% from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #60,505 | -2.55% |
| Count | 321 | 333 | 3.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiglesworth
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Wiglesworth surname identified as White, seeing a slight increase from 92.83% to 95.20% between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase, rising by 23.85% from 2.18% to 2.70%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in both years. There was a decrease in individuals identifying as two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with proportions dropping to zero in 2010 from 1.87% and 2.18% respectively in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.83% | 95.2% | 2.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 2.7% | 23.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.18% | 0% | 0% |