Find out how popular the last name Wandick is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Wandick.

Wandick, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Wandick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wandick in America

Wandick is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wandick surname appeared 158 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Wandick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wandick to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Wandick

The surname Wandick originates from the northern regions of Germany, particularly around the areas of Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony. It is believed to have originated sometime during the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Old Saxon word "wandik," which means "wanderer" or "traveler." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who frequently traveled or had a nomadic lifestyle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Wandick can be found in a medieval document from the town of Lübeck, dated around 1285. The document mentions a certain "Henricus Wandick" who was a merchant and landowner in the region. Another early reference is in a church record from the village of Wittmund in East Frisia, which mentions a "Johannes Wandick" who was born in 1312.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from occupations, physical characteristics, or place names. The name Wandick may have been given to individuals who were known for their wandering or traveling tendencies. It could also have been a descriptive name for someone who came from a place with a similar-sounding name.

One notable figure with the surname Wandick was Hans Wandick (1505-1572), a German Protestant reformer and theologian who was a close associate of Martin Luther. He was born in the town of Zwickau and played a significant role in the spread of Lutheran teachings throughout Saxony.

Another individual of note was Margaretha Wandick (1620-1688), a German midwife and herbalist who practiced in the town of Lüneburg. She was renowned for her knowledge of traditional remedies and birthing techniques, and her services were sought after by families throughout the region.

In the 18th century, a man named Johann Wandick (1732-1801) gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker in the city of Hamburg. His intricate timepieces were highly prized by wealthy patrons, and several examples of his work can still be found in museums and private collections.

Towards the end of the 19th century, a family of Wandicks emigrated from Germany to the United States, settling in the state of Wisconsin. One of their descendants, William Wandick (1875-1946), became a prominent lawyer and judge in the city of Milwaukee.

Another notable figure was the German-American artist Elise Wandick (1884-1958), who was born in Berlin but later emigrated to New York City. She gained recognition for her impressionistic paintings of urban landscapes and was a member of several prestigious art societies.

While the surname Wandick is not extremely common, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and can be traced back to its origins in northern Germany. The name is a testament to the wandering spirit and adventurous nature of those who bore it throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wandick

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Wandick.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Wandick was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Wandick has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Wandick was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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