Explore the Family Name Wyke
The meaning of Wyke
English: variant of Wick.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wyke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wyke has slightly decreased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held a rank of 37,881, but by 2010, it dropped to 38,801, marking a decrease of 2.43%. However, despite the drop in ranking, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 551 persons in 2000 to 569 in 2010, a rise of 3.27%. The proportion per 100,000 population experienced a minor decline of 5% over the same period, moving from 0.20 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,881 | #38,801 | -2.43% |
| Count | 551 | 569 | 3.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wyke
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wyke has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority self-identify as White, with a slight decrease from 81.13% in 2000 to 79.61% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black saw a small increase of 2.99% during the same time frame, moving from 17.06% to 17.57%. The category of two or more races showed a significant rise of 73.63%, increasing from 0.91% in 2000 to 1.58% in 2010. There were no reported individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.13% | 79.61% | -1.87% |
| Black | 17.06% | 17.57% | 2.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.58% | 73.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |