Explore the Family Name Wimpy
The meaning of Wimpy
English: variant of Wimpey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wimpy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wimpy has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 51,119th in terms of commonality in the United States, and by 2010 it had shifted down to 53,072nd place. This represents a popularity change of -3.82%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 1.83% during the same period, going from 383 in 2000 to 390 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.14%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #53,072 | -3.82% |
| Count | 383 | 390 | 1.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wimpy
In regards to ethnic identity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Wimpy surname identify as White, although there was a small decrease in this group from 93.47% in 2000 to 91.28% in 2010. There are also small percentages who identify as Black (3.66% in 2000 decreasing to 2.82% in 2010) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.57% in 2000 increasing to 1.79% in 2010). A new demographic appeared in 2010 with 2.31% identifying as belonging to two or more races. No individuals with the Wimpy surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic according to the available census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.47% | 91.28% | -2.34% |
| Black | 3.66% | 2.82% | -22.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.57% | 1.79% | 14.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |