Explore the Family Name Wyse
The meaning of Wyse
1. English and Irish (Waterford and Cork): mainly Irish and Scottish spelling of Wise. The name has been established in Ireland since the 13th century where it was also Gaelicized as de Uidheas. 2. Altered form of German Weise.
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How common is the last name Wyse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wyse has seen a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wyse was ranked as the 12,052nd most popular surname in the United States, slipping to 12,613th by 2010, marking a 4.65% decrease in rank. However, the actual count of people bearing the Wyse name increased slightly during this period from 2,376 to 2,454, reflecting a 3.28% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,052 | #12,613 | -4.65% |
| Count | 2,376 | 2,454 | 3.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 0.83 | -5.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wyse
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wyse demonstrated shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While the largest proportion identified as White, at 89.60% in 2000 and 86.72% in 2010, there were noticeable increases among those identifying with two or more races (from 0.97% to 1.71%) and Hispanic ethnicity (from 1.52% to 2.65%). The percentage of Wyses identifying as Black also rose from 7.11% to 7.70%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders remained fairly steady, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a significant increase from 0.29% to 0.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.6% | 86.72% | -3.21% |
| Black | 7.11% | 7.7% | 8.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.65% | 74.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.71% | 76.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.29% | 0.69% | 137.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 0.53% | 3.92% |