Explore the Family Name Wikel
The meaning of Wikel
Americanized form of German Weikel, a variant of Weigel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wikel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wikel saw a slight decrease in popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 48,196 to 48,717. However, despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased by 5.1%, going from 412 in 2000 to 433 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.15 for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #48,717 | -1.08% |
| Count | 412 | 433 | 5.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wikel
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that majority of individuals with the Wikel surname identify as White, with percentages hovering around 93% for both 2000 and 2010. The second largest ethnic group were those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native; however, their representation decreased by nearly 24% over the decade. Notably, there was an increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, growing by over 22%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year, and while no individuals identified as Hispanic in 2000, a small percentage (1.62%) did so in 2010. Representation of Black individuals dropped from 1.21% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.69% | 93.53% | -0.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 2.08% | 22.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.43% | 1.85% | -23.87% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.21% | 0% | 0% |