Explore the Family Name Wikoff
The meaning of Wikoff
Variant of Wyckoff, a surname of East Frisian origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wikoff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wikoff saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name slipped from 25,169 to 25,684, indicating a drop by 2.05%. However, the total count of individuals bearing the surname slightly increased from 924 to 960 during this decade, marking an increase of 3.9%. The proportion of Wikoffs per 100,000 people also dropped marginally by 2.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,169 | #25,684 | -2.05% |
| Count | 924 | 960 | 3.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.33 | -2.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wikoff
In terms of ethnicity, the Wikoff surname showed some interesting changes over the ten year period according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The number of Wikoffs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 44.62%, though it still represents less than 1% of all Wikoffs. Individuals identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.41% to 2.60%, reflecting a substantial rise of 84.40%. On the other hand, Wikoffs identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.65% to 94.69%, and those identifying with two or more ethnic identities decreased from 1.08% to 0.83%. The data for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native Wikoffs was either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 94.69% | -2.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.6% | 84.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0.94% | 44.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 0.83% | -23.15% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |