Explore the Family Name Wilshire
The meaning of Wilshire
English: variant of Wiltshire.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wilshire in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Wilshire" has seen slight growth over a decade. In 2000, Wilshire was ranked 31,492 in popularity and increased to 30,665 by 2010, marking a 2.63% rise. The count of individuals with this surname rose from 695 in 2000 to 760 in 2010, an increase of 9.35%. However, when considered as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname remained steady at 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,492 | #30,665 | 2.63% |
| Count | 695 | 760 | 9.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilshire
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wilshire also saw noticeable changes from 2000 to 2010. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnicity most commonly associated with Wilshire is White, which slightly decreased from 89.50% in 2000 to 89.34% in 2010. No Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native were identified with this surname in either year. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races decreased significantly from 1.44% to 0.79%, a change of -45.14%. The Hispanic population associated with the surname saw substantial growth, increasing from 2.73% to 4.47%. Meanwhile, the Black population linked to Wilshire declined by 13.71%—from 5.18% in 2000 to 4.47% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.5% | 89.34% | -0.18% |
| Hispanic | 2.73% | 4.47% | 63.74% |
| Black | 5.18% | 4.47% | -13.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 0.79% | -45.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |