Explore the Family Name Wylde
The meaning of Wylde
English: variant of Wild. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Aidan, Caitlin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wylde in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wylde has seen a slight rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 51,583 and had a count of 379. By 2010, the rank improved marginally to 51,396 with an increased count of 405 people. This reflects a rise of approximately 0.36 in rank and 6.86 in actual counts. Notably, the proportion per 100,000 residents remained at a steady 0.14 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,583 | #51,396 | 0.36% |
| Count | 379 | 405 | 6.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wylde
In terms of ethnicity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Wylde surname identify as White, although there has been a small drop from 94.99% in 2000 to 92.59% in 2010. There was also a slight decrease in those identifying with two or more races, from 2.37% to 2.22%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those who identify as Hispanic rose from 1.58% to 2.47%. Interestingly, there are no recorded instances of this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander or Black communities, and newly recorded in 2010 is the presence of American Indian and Alaskan Native identities at 1.23%. Data for these groups may have been suppressed (S) in the 2000 census for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.99% | 92.59% | -2.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.47% | 56.33% |
| Two or More Races | 2.37% | 2.22% | -6.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |