Explore the Family Name Wrice
The meaning of Wrice
Probably Welsh or English: variant of Rice.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wrice in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wrice has experienced a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wrice was ranked 40,397th in terms of surname popularity in the United States, but it moved up to 39,352nd by 2010, indicating an increase of 2.59%. The count of individuals with the Wrice surname also rose during this period from 510 to 559, a growth of 9.61%. However, the proportion per 100,000 residents remained steady at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,397 | #39,352 | 2.59% |
| Count | 510 | 559 | 9.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wrice
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the largest group with the Wrice surname identify as Black, though the percentage decreased slightly from 90.39% in 2000 to 88.37% in 2010. The number identifying as White dropped by 25.14%, going from 5.49% in 2000 to 4.11% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.96% to 3.94%, which equates to a 101.02% increase. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a substantial increase, nearly doubling from 1.57% to 3.04%. No individuals with the Wrice surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 90.39% | 88.37% | -2.23% |
| White | 5.49% | 4.11% | -25.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 3.94% | 101.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 3.04% | 93.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |