Explore the Family Name Wishard
The meaning of Wishard
Scottish: variant of Wishart. This surname is very rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Wishard in the United States?
According to the data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wishard has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,658th most popular, however by 2010, it had dropped to 42,237th, a decrease of 33.42%. The number of people with this surname also fell during this period, from 690 in 2000 to 514 in 2010, representing a 25.51% reduction. The proportion of people named Wishard per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 34.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,658 | #42,237 | -33.42% |
| Count | 690 | 514 | -25.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.17 | -34.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wishard
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wishard from 2000 to 2010. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (94.93% in 2000 and 92.80% in 2010), there were noticeable changes in other ethnic identities. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased completely from 1.45% to 0%, while those identifying as Two or More Races saw a significant increase from 1.3% to 2.33%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 0% to 2.53%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities rose slightly from 1.01% to 1.36%. There was no change in those identifying as Black, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.93% | 92.8% | -2.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.53% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 2.33% | 79.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.01% | 1.36% | 34.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |