Explore the Family Name Wilkenson
The meaning of Wilkenson
English: variant of Wilkinson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wilkenson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wilkenson has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 29,662, but by 2010, it fell to rank 51,176, indicating a drop of 72.53%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname decreased from 749 individuals in 2000 to 407 in 2010, representing a decline of 45.66%. The proportion per 100,000 people also reduced by half, from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,662 | #51,176 | -72.53% |
| Count | 749 | 407 | -45.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.14 | -50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilkenson
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wilkenson, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, in 2000, 79.04% identified as White, and by 2010, this number had dipped slightly to 77.89%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 4.14% in 2000 to 5.9% in 2010. There was a minor rise among those identifying as Black or two or more races. No individuals with the surname Wilkenson identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.04% | 77.89% | -1.45% |
| Black | 12.15% | 12.53% | 3.13% |
| Hispanic | 4.14% | 5.9% | 42.51% |
| Two or More Races | 2.54% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |