Explore the Family Name Wimp
The meaning of Wimp
English: unexplained. The derogatory English word wimp, denoting a feeble person, is far too recent to be the source of a surname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wimp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Wimp" has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 61,855 in 2000, it dropped roughly 4.37% to 64,559 in 2010. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of people with the surname increased marginally by 1.65%, from 303 to 308 individuals. However, its proportion per 100,000 people fell by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #64,559 | -4.37% |
| Count | 303 | 308 | 1.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wimp
In terms of ethnic identity, the distribution of the Wimp surname saw noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The White population holding this surname decreased by 1.28%, while the Hispanic representation increased by a considerable 37.58%. Notably, there was a small emergence within those identifying with two or more races. There were no changes reported for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities. Interestingly, the Black population with this surname experienced a reduction of 14.02%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.06% | 92.86% | -1.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.27% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.27% | 37.58% |
| Black | 2.64% | 2.27% | -14.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |