Explore the Family Name Wiza
The meaning of Wiza
Polish: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wiza in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wiza had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 51352 but dropped to 55255 in 2010, a decrease of 7.6%. The count also decreased by 2.36%, from 381 people with this surname to 372 over the same period. Consequently, the proportion of people named Wiza per 100,000 individuals also fell by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,352 | #55,255 | -7.6% |
| Count | 381 | 372 | -2.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiza
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wiza saw a minor increase in Hispanic representation from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Hispanics represented 1.31% of people with this surname, and this figure rose to 1.61% in 2010, marking an increase of 22.90%. However, the dominant ethnicity remains White, accounting for 97.11% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 97.58% in 2010. There was no recorded change in Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native representation over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 97.58% | 0.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.61% | 22.9% |
| 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% |