Explore the Family Name Wildrick
The meaning of Wildrick
Probably an Americanized form of German Wilderich, a nickname from Middle High German wilde.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wildrick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wildrick had a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 30,383rd most common surname in the United States, and by 2010 it had moved up to be the 30,277th. This represents a small change of 0.35%. Similarly, the number of people bearing the Wildrick surname also increased from 726 in 2000 to 773 in 2010, marking a growth of 6.47%. However, the proportion of individuals with the Wildrick surname per 100k people decreased slightly by -3.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,383 | #30,277 | 0.35% |
| Count | 726 | 773 | 6.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wildrick
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Wildrick surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority identified as White, with 96.97% in 2000 and 95.34% in 2010. There was a small decrease in this percentage over the decade (-1.68%). Additionally, the percentage of people with the Wildrick surname who identified as having two or more races, or as Hispanic, saw a significant increase from 1.10% in 2000 to 1.94% in 2010, reflecting a change of 76.36%. The census data did not record any individuals with the Wildrick surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 95.34% | -1.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.94% | 76.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.94% | 76.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |