Explore the Family Name Wilkening
The meaning of Wilkening
North German: patronymic from Wilke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wilkening in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wilkening saw a mild decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 19,302nd most popular surname in the U.S., dropping to the 20,627th position by 2010, representing a 6.86% decline. The count of individuals bearing the surname also experienced a slight reduction from 1,299 in 2000 to 1,284 in 2010, a drop of 1.15%. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 8.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,302 | #20,627 | -6.86% |
| Count | 1,299 | 1,284 | -1.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.44 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilkening
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Wilkening identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease of 1.17% over this period. While no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010 this changed with 0.70% identifying within this category. Furthermore, those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities grew from 1.54% to 1.79%, an increase of 16.23%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also rose, increasing by 10.49% over the ten-year period. No change was observed among individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 95.33% | -1.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.79% | 16.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 1.79% | 10.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |