Explore the Family Name Wiltsey
The meaning of Wiltsey
Americanized form of Dutch Wiltse.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wiltsey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wiltsey has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 46,758th in popularity with a count of 428 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 49,365, with a total of 426 individuals carrying the Wiltsey surname. This represents a change of -5.58 in rank and a -0.47 decrease in count. The occurrence of this surname per 100k population also decreased by 12.5%, changing from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,758 | #49,365 | -5.58% |
| Count | 428 | 426 | -0.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiltsey
In terms of ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of individuals with the Wiltsey surname identify as White. In 2000, this figure was 97.43% but decreased slightly to 95.31% in 2010. A small proportion of individuals identified as Hispanic in 2010 (2.11%) which was not prevalent in 2000. There was also a slight presence of individuals reporting two or more races in 2010 (1.88%), again, a demographic that was not represented in 2000. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native reported zero presence in both 2000 and 2010 for the Wiltsey surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.43% | 95.31% | -2.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |