Explore the Family Name Wyche
The meaning of Wyche
English (Lancashire and Cheshire): 1. from Middle English wich, a variant of wik, the commonest sense of which was ‘dairy farm’, probably an occupational name for someone who worked at a wich, or a habitational name from any of the places so called. See Wick. 2. topographic name from Middle English wiche ‘wych elm’, for someone who lived by an elm tree.
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How common is the last name Wyche in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wyche has slightly fluctuated in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 7149th most popular surname, and by 2010, it dropped to the 7287th position, marking a slight decrease of 1.93%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Wyche surname increased from 4311 in 2000 to 4573 in 2010, an increase of 6.08%. The proportion per 100k also saw a minor decline from 1.6 in 2000 to 1.55 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,149 | #7,287 | -1.93% |
| Count | 4,311 | 4,573 | 6.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.6 | 1.55 | -3.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wyche
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wyche, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying as Wyche are those of Black ethnicity, comprising 74.72% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 73.89% in 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up 20.97% in 2000, with a decrease to 18.63% in 2010. Notable increases were seen within the Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races groups. Hispanic representation rose substantially from 1.55% to 3.08%, while those identifying with two or more races surged from 2.09% to 3.70%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also saw growth from 0.19% to 0.28%, whereas the American Indian and Alaskan Native group decreased from 0.49% to 0.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 74.72% | 73.89% | -1.11% |
| White | 20.97% | 18.63% | -11.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 3.7% | 77.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 3.08% | 98.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.49% | 0.42% | -14.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.19% | 0.28% | 47.37% |