Explore the Family Name Wimbish
The meaning of Wimbish
English: variant of Wimbush.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wimbish in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wimbish saw a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 17,710 out of all surnames in the United States but dropped slightly to rank 18,448 in 2010, representing a change of -4.17%. However, the number of individuals sharing this surname grew during this period. The count rose from 1,459 in 2000 to 1,500 in 2010, indicating an increase of 2.81%. Despite this growth, the proportion of people with the Wimbish surname per 100k population decreased by 5.56% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,710 | #18,448 | -4.17% |
| Count | 1,459 | 1,500 | 2.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.51 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wimbish
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Wimbish surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native both fell to zero. Meanwhile, the representation of those of two or more races increased significantly by 43.73%, from 3.43% to 4.93%. There was a slight decline of 6.64% in White ethnicity, dropping from 42.49% to 39.67%. Hispanic representation saw a minor increase of 5.26%, rising from 1.71% to 1.80%. Black ethnicity associated with the Wimbish name also experienced a small rise, from 51.61% in 2000 to 52.80% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 51.61% | 52.8% | 2.31% |
| White | 42.49% | 39.67% | -6.64% |
| Two or More Races | 3.43% | 4.93% | 43.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 1.8% | 5.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0% | 0% |