Explore the Family Name Wires
The meaning of Wires
English: variant of Wire.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wires in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Wires" saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 42,437 but dropped to 48,717 by 2010, reflecting a change of -14.8%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 481 in 2000 to 433 in 2010, marking a decline of nearly 10%. The proportion of individuals with the surname "Wires" per 100,000 people also fell by 16.67%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #48,717 | -14.8% |
| Count | 481 | 433 | -9.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wires
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname "Wires," as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no reported changes for Asian/Pacific Islanders or those of two or more races from 2000 to 2010. However, notable changes were observed in other ethnic identities. For instance, those identifying as White increased slightly from 90.02% in 2000 to 90.07% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw a significant growth of 58.22%, going from 1.46% in 2000 to 2.31% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Black declined by 7.41%, from 4.99% in 2000 to 4.62% in 2010. Notably, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, which held no representation in 2000, rose to 1.62% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.02% | 90.07% | 0.06% |
| Black | 4.99% | 4.62% | -7.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.31% | 58.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 0% | 0% |