Explore the Family Name Wyvill
The meaning of Wyvill
English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Gouville (in Eure, France). This surname is also found in the older forms Wideville and Woodville.
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How common is the last name Wyvill in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wyvill was ranked 140,756 in popularity in the year 2000, and by 2010 it had dropped slightly to 148,347, a change of -5.39%. The actual count of individuals with this surname, however, marginally increased from 109 in 2000 to 111 in 2010, an increase of 1.83%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #140,756 | #148,347 | -5.39% |
| Count | 109 | 111 | 1.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wyvill
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that those with the surname Wyvill overwhelmingly identified as White, with 99% in the year 2000 and 97.3% in 2010, indicating a slight decrease over the decade. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, having two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. These figures underscore the concentrated ethnic identity associated with the surname Wyvill.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 97.3% | -1.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |