Explore the Family Name Wildeman
The meaning of Wildeman
1. Dutch: habitational name for someone living at a house or tavern bearing a sign with the image of a wild man or an aborigine (see De Wilde). 2. Altered form of German Wildemann, a variant of Wild.
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How common is the last name Wildeman in the United States?
The surname Wildeman saw a decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, the surname ranked 37,728 in popularity with 554 occurrences per 100,000 individuals. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 52,736, marking a decrease of over 39%. The number of occurrences also diminished during this period, falling by nearly 30% from 554 to 393.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,728 | #52,736 | -39.78% |
| Count | 554 | 393 | -29.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.13 | -38.1% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wildeman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the vast majority of individuals with the Wildeman surname are White, with a slight decrease in proportion from 95.67% in 2000 to 94.91% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic or Black make up the next largest groups, albeit at significantly smaller numbers. The proportion of Wildemans identifying as Hispanic slightly increased from 2.35% to 2.54%, while those identifying as Black saw a larger increase from 1.08% to 1.27%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Wildeman surname identifying as either Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 94.91% | -0.79% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 2.54% | 8.09% |
| Black | 1.08% | 1.27% | 17.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |