Explore the Family Name Wikman
The meaning of Wikman
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements vik ‘bay’, ‘inlet’ + man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Lars, Johan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wikman in the United States?
The surname Wikman, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight dip in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Wikman was ranked the 70,473rd most popular surname and fell to the 76,533rd position by 2010. This denotes an 8.6% drop in rank. The number of individuals with the surname also declined from 259 in 2000 to 251 in 2010, representing a decrease of around 3.09%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #76,533 | -8.6% |
| Count | 259 | 251 | -3.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wikman
Regarding the ethnicity of those carrying the Wikman surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In both 2000 and 2010, more than 98% of individuals with the Wikman surname identified as White, exhibiting a negligible decline of 0.06%. It's worth noting that no instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded for this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.07% | 98.01% | -0.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |