Explore the Family Name Wiklund
The meaning of Wiklund
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements vik ‘bay’+ lund ‘grove’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Fredrik, Nils.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wiklund in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wiklund has experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 50,261st most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 51,176th place, marking a 1.82% decrease. However, the total count of individuals with the Wiklund surname increased by 4.09%, from 391 in 2000 to 407 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.14 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #51,176 | -1.82% |
| Count | 391 | 407 | 4.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiklund
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a majority of individuals with the Wiklund surname identify as White, with a slight decrease in this group from 95.40% in 2000 to 95.09% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also fell by 19.87% over the decade. Notably, there was an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, which wasn't present in the 2000 data but accounted for 2.21% in 2010. There weren't any changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 95.09% | -0.32% |
| Hispanic | 3.07% | 2.46% | -19.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |