Explore the Family Name Wiman
The meaning of Wiman
1. Swedish: ornamental name composed of an altered form of the placename element vi (representing either Old Norse vithr ‘forest’ or vé ‘sacred place’) + man ‘man’, or a habitational name for someone from a place called with the element vi. 2. English: variant of Wyman. This form of the surname is virtually non-existing in Britain. 3. Probably an Americanized form of German Weimann. Compare Wyman. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Holger, Sten.
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How common is the last name Wiman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Wiman' saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,659th most popular, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 56,444th position, marking a change of -5.19%. The total count of individuals with the Wiman surname remained relatively constant during this period, with a slight increase of 0.28% from 361 to 362. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.69%, going from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #56,444 | -5.19% |
| Count | 361 | 362 | 0.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiman
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Wiman surname. The overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 95.84% in 2000 to 91.99% in 2010. Simultaneously, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.22% in 2000 to 5.80% in 2010, which represents a change of 161.26%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.84% | 91.99% | -4.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 5.8% | 161.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |