Explore the Family Name Wikert
The meaning of Wikert
German: variant of Weichert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wikert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wikert has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Wikert ranked at 76,700 in terms of surname prevalence and increased its rank to 76,275 by 2010, a change of 0.55%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also experienced an increase over the decade, rising from 233 in 2000 to 252 in 2010, representing an 8.15% growth. Despite these changes, the proportion of the surname per 100k people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #76,275 | 0.55% |
| Count | 233 | 252 | 8.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wikert
The ethnic identity linked with the surname Wikert also saw interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.14% of those bearing the Wikert surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased to 92.86% in 2010. There was a notable increase within the Hispanic community, rising from 2.15% in 2000 to 3.97% in 2010, reflecting a substantial 84.65% change. Meanwhile, the presence of the Wikert surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities remains unchanged or suppressed for privacy. Interestingly, there emerged a small percentage (2.78%) of Wikerts identifying with two or more races in 2010, where no such data existed in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 92.86% | -3.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 3.97% | 84.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |