Explore the Family Name Wist
The meaning of Wist
1. North German: habitational name from any of several places called Wiste in Lower Saxony. 2. Swedish: probably from a place called Vist, or a placename formed with this as the first element. Some characteristic forenames: German Uwe.
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How common is the last name Wist in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wist has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 49,563 but by 2010 it had fallen to 58,481, marking a drop of nearly 18%. The count of individuals carrying the Wist surname also saw a decline from 398 in 2000 to 347 in 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #58,481 | -17.99% |
| Count | 398 | 347 | -12.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wist
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Wist surname identify as White, with little change between 2000 and 2010 (93.47% and 93.37%, respectively). However, there was a notable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.76% in 2000 to 2.59% in 2010, an increase of more than 47%. Conversely, those identifying as Black decreased from 3.27% to 2.88% over the same period. Data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander was suppressed for privacy in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as being of two or more races or of American Indian and Alaskan Native descent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.47% | 93.37% | -0.11% |
| Black | 3.27% | 2.88% | -11.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 2.59% | 47.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |