Explore the Family Name Wishard
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% |