Explore the Family Name Wik
The meaning of Wik
Norwegian and Swedish: variant of Vik. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nils, Thorvald.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wik fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped marginally by 0.32%, moving from position 34,856 in 2000 to 34,967 in 2010. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 5.22% during the same period, from 613 to 645. The proportion per 100k of the population also saw a slight decrease of 4.35%, indicating that while the name became more common, it did not keep pace with the growth of the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,856 | #34,967 | -0.32% |
| Count | 613 | 645 | 5.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wik
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Wik surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The predominant ethnicity remained White, despite a 1.04% decrease during this time span, moving from 94.62% to 93.64%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a small decline of 4.88%, whereas those identifying as Two or more races decreased notably by 31.58%. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals claiming American Indian and Alaskan Native ancestry experienced an increase of 48.66%, highlighting a growing diversity within the bearers of the Wik surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.62% | 93.64% | -1.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.61% | 3.88% | 48.66% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 0.78% | -31.58% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 0.78% | -4.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |