Explore the Family Name Wingham
The meaning of Wingham
English: habitational name from Wingham (Kent). The placename means ‘the homestead of the people of a man called Wīga’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wingham in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wingham's popularity has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 85,643 and by 2010, it had fallen to 89,753, indicating a 4.8% decrease in its rank. However, the count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 203 in 2000 to 206 in 2010 showing a growth of 1.48%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped by 12.5% over the decade.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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Rank | #85,643 | #89,753 | -4.8% |
Count | 203 | 206 | 1.48% |
Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wingham
The Decennial U.S. Census data also shows shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Wingham surname from 2000 to 2010. Individuals identifying as White formed the majority at 72.91% in 2000, which slightly decreased to 70.87% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Black saw an increase from 24.14% in 2000 to 28.64% in 2010, representing a percentage change of 18.64%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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White | 72.91% | 70.87% | -2.8% |
Black | 24.14% | 28.64% | 18.64% |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |