Explore the Family Name Wimpee
The meaning of Wimpee
English: variant of Wimpey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wimpee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wimpee has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 39,885 in 2000, it fell to 41,234 by 2010, marking a change of -3.38%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname rose from 518 to 528 within the same period, representing an increase of 1.93%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.19 to 0.18, a change of -5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,885 | #41,234 | -3.38% |
| Count | 518 | 528 | 1.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wimpee
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wimpee, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a predominant White affiliation. In 2000, 96.53% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.64% in 2010. The Hispanic community saw a minor increase of 14.66%, growing from 1.16% in 2000 to 1.33% in 2010. There was also a small appearance in the category of "Two or more races" in 2010 at 1.7%, which was not present in the 2000 data. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no significant changes or were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 95.64% | -0.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.33% | 14.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.97% | 0% | 0% |