Explore the Family Name Wiig
The meaning of Wiig
Norwegian and Danish: variant of Vig. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Hilmer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wiig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wiig has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Wiig ranked 81,100 in popularity with a count of 217 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 87,335 and the count dropped marginally to 213. Consequently, the proportion per 100k also saw a decrease of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #87,335 | -7.69% |
| Count | 217 | 213 | -1.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiig
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Wiig identify as White, with a minuscule 0.08% decrease from 95.39% in 2000 to 95.31% in 2010. Furthermore, there has been a significant decrease of 32.05% in individuals who identify with two or more races, falling from 4.15% in 2000 to 2.82% in 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities either remained stagnant at 0% or were suppressed for privacy (S).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.39% | 95.31% | -0.08% |
| Two or More Races | 4.15% | 2.82% | -32.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |