Explore the Family Name Wivell
The meaning of Wivell
1. English (Devon and Cornwall): of Norman origin, a habitational name from Vauville (Manche) in Normandy. Compare Weavil. 2. Danish: habitational name from the placename Vivild.
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How common is the last name Wivell in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wivell has seen a slight decline in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 48,380th and had 410 occurrences across the United States, accounting for approximately 0.15 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 51,830 with only 401 occurrences, representing a proportion of just 0.14 per 100,000 individuals. This represents a decrease of approximately 7.13% in rank and a 2.2% decrease in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,380 | #51,830 | -7.13% |
| Count | 410 | 401 | -2.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wivell
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wivell also saw some small changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The surname was primarily associated with White ethnicity in both years, with 97.56% in 2000 and 96.76% in 2010, indicating a minimal decrease of 0.82%. There were no recorded instances of the name among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those of two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives. However, there was an increase in association with Hispanic ethnicity, which went from non-existent in 2000 to 1.75% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.56% | 96.76% | -0.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |