Explore the Family Name Wyand
The meaning of Wyand
1. English: variant of Wyan, with excrescent -d, from the Middle English personal name Wyun, a diminutive of Old French Wy (from ancient Germanic Wido, a hypocoristic form of compound names in wīd-; see Guy, compare Wyatt). Alternatively, a variant of Guyon. 2. In some cases probably also an Americanized form of German Weiand, itself a variant of Wiegand. Compare Wiand.
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How common is the last name Wyand in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wyand saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 40,203rd most popular surname, but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 48,347, representing a decline of approximately 20.2%. The count of people with the Wyand surname also decreased from 513 in 2000 to 437 in 2010, marking a drop of about 14.8%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Wyand per 100,000 population also fell by 21.05%, from 0.19 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,203 | #48,347 | -20.26% |
| Count | 513 | 437 | -14.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wyand
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Wyand surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 93.76% in 2000 to 91.99% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly from 4.29% to 2.52%. Interestingly, there was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races, which grew from 1.36% in 2000 to 4.12% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw an increase, although the initial figure was suppressed for privacy. There were no changes in the percentages of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.76% | 91.99% | -1.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 4.12% | 202.94% |
| Hispanic | 4.29% | 2.52% | -41.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |