Explore the Family Name Wrightman
The meaning of Wrightman
English: occupational name from Middle English wright ‘craftsman’ (see Wright) + man ‘man’, denoting someone who assisted a craftsman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wrightman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wrightman dropped in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wrightman was ranked 121,780 in terms of popularity but decreased to a ranking of 140,157 in 2010. The census also recorded a decrease in the total count of individuals with the Wrightman surname, from 131 in 2000 to 119 in 2010. This implies a change of -9.16%. The proportion of people named Wrightman per 100,000 population also declined by 20% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #121,780 | #140,157 | -15.09% |
| Count | 131 | 119 | -9.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wrightman
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Wrightman. In 2000, the majority of people with the surname identified as White at 87.02%, but this decreased by 13.09% to 75.63% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as two or more races, with a rise of 46.72% over the decade. Similarly, the percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 10.11%. While there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, the 2010 census noted that 6.72% of the Wrightmans identified as Hispanic, compared to none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.02% | 75.63% | -13.09% |
| Two or More Races | 4.58% | 6.72% | 46.72% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 6.72% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.34% | 5.88% | 10.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |