Explore the Family Name Wion
The meaning of Wion
1. Altered form of Wiant, a surname of German origin. 2. In some cases possibly also French (Nord): from the ancient Germanic personal name Wido (see Guy).
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How common is the last name Wion in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wion experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 37,200 but dropped to 39,052 by 2010, showing a decrease of approximately 5%. The count of individuals with this name remained steady at 564 for both years, which means the proportion per 100,000 fell by nearly 10% due to an increasing overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,200 | #39,052 | -4.98% |
| Count | 564 | 564 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wion
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wion from 2000 to 2010. The majority identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 94.15% to 88.83% over the decade. The Black category saw the most significant increase, from 0.89% to 4.96%, a remarkable rise of more than 457%. Although smaller in numbers, people identifying as Two or more races and Hispanic also saw growths, with increases of approximately 18% and 9% respectively. There was no change in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with their proportions remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.15% | 88.83% | -5.65% |
| Black | 0.89% | 4.96% | 457.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 2.3% | 17.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 2.13% | 9.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |