Explore the Family Name Wildey
The meaning of Wildey
English: probably a variant of Walthall. Alternatively, perhaps an extended form of wild ‘wild, violent’ (see Wild) + -y or possibly a shortened form of Middle English wild + eye ‘wild eye’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wildey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wildey saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 22,770th most common surname, but by 2010, it slid to 27,646th place, marking a 21.41% drop. The number of individuals carrying the Wildey surname also diminished from 1,052 to 870 during this period, a decline of 17.3%. Thus, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 25.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,770 | #27,646 | -21.41% |
| Count | 1,052 | 870 | -17.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.29 | -25.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wildey
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the Wildey surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts over the decade. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname, 95.72%, identified as White, but this percentage dropped to 91.38% by 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw an increase from 1.24% to 2.64%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native rose from 0.86% to 1.38%. Furthermore, the proportion of Wildey's identifying as having two or more races more than doubled from 1.62% to 3.45%. Conversely, there were no individuals with the surname Wildey who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.72% | 91.38% | -4.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 3.45% | 112.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 2.64% | 112.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.86% | 1.38% | 60.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |