Explore the Family Name Wishon
The meaning of Wishon
Most probably a variant of English Worsham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wishon in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wishon saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 18,373 in terms of commonality nationwide, but by 2010, it dropped to 19,878. This represents an 8.19% decrease in rank. Similarly, the number of individuals bearing the Wishon name also decreased from 1,390 to 1,352 during this time period, representing a 2.73% drop. The proportion of those with the Wishon surname per 100,000 people also fell by 11.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,373 | #19,878 | -8.19% |
| Count | 1,390 | 1,352 | -2.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.46 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wishon
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a diverse range of ethnic identities associated with the surname Wishon. While White remained the predominant ethnicity, dropping slightly from 93.96% in 2000 to 92.31% in 2010, there were several notable increases. The Hispanic identity saw a significant rise, going from 1.58% in 2000 to 3.03% in 2010, a 91.77% increase. Interestingly, the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, both registered at 0% in 2000, showed some representation in 2010. The Black demographic experienced a slight decrease, from 1.80% to 1.78%. Those identifying as two or more races increased modestly, from 1.29% to 1.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.96% | 92.31% | -1.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 3.03% | 91.77% |
| Black | 1.8% | 1.78% | -1.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.41% | 9.3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.37% | 0% |