Explore the Family Name Wyka
The meaning of Wyka
Polish: nickname from wyka ‘vetch, tare’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jozef, Miroslaw, Tadeusz, Casimir, Zosia.
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How common is the last name Wyka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wyka has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Wyka was ranked 46,083 in terms of popularity and had a count of 436. By 2010, despite an increase in the count to 453, its rank dropped to 46,902, marking a decline of 1.78%. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased from 0.16 to 0.15, a 6.25% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,083 | #46,902 | -1.78% |
| Count | 436 | 453 | 3.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wyka
In terms of ethnic identity, also based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The surname Wyka remained predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 97.48% to 96.03%. There was no representation among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year. However, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 1.61% in 2000 to 3.31% in 2010 - a dramatic 105.59% shift. There was no representation reported for two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 96.03% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 3.31% | 105.59% |
| 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% |