2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Wichhart
A surname derived from a personal name with Germanic roots, potentially meaning "vigorous soldier" or "battle brave."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Wichhart. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Wichhart surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Wichhart in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Wichhart, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.3%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Wichhart
The surname Wichhart is of German origin and traces its roots back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the regions of present-day Germany, particularly within the areas of Bavaria and Saxony. The name is derived from Old High German elements "wich," meaning "battle" or "war," and "hart," meaning "hard" or "strong." Therefore, Wichhart can be interpreted to mean "strong in battle" or "hardy warrior."
In historical records, the surname Wichhart appears in various old documents and manuscripts. An early reference to the name appears in the records of the Bishopric of Würzburg from the late 12th century, where a Heinrich Wichhart is mentioned as a landholder. This suggests that the individuals bearing this surname were of some significance and likely held positions of influence or authority.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname is Conrad Wichhart, a knight who lived in the early 13th century. He is mentioned in a feudal document dated 1221, which detailed land grants and vassalage agreements in the Duchy of Saxony. Another early bearer of the name was Dietrich Wichhart of Bavaria, born around 1275, who is noted in local Annals for his participation in the military campaigns of Emperor Henry VII.
As the Middle Ages progressed, the surname Wichhart appeared in various forms, including Wichard and Wighart. One notable figure during this period was Johann Wichhart, born circa 1370, who served as a council advisor in the free city of Lübeck, a prominent member of the Hanseatic League. His contributions to the city's trade policies are documented in several municipal records.
In the 16th century, the surname evolved further and appears in records from different parts of Germany. Anna Wichhart, born in 1532, was a well-known midwife in Nuremberg. Her work and expertise are mentioned in several medical texts of the time, highlighting her role in the community's health practices.
Another significant Wichhart in history was Georg Wichhart, born in 1604 and died in 1676. He was a notable theologian and writer during the Thirty Years' War. His extensive correspondence and theological works provide invaluable insights into the religious and social dynamics of his era.
The surname Wichhart, while not as common today, holds a rich tapestry of historical significance, reflecting its bearers' roles in various societal, military, and religious contexts throughout medieval and early modern Europe.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Wichhart
Among Census respondents with the surname Wichhart, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.3%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Wichhart bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Wichhart surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.4% · 104
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.3% · 5
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Wichhart
Wichhart appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+10 bearers (+9.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,150 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.5%) | Up 9,150 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Wichhart surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #145,757 | 5.9% |
| Count | 105 | 115 | 9.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Wichhart bearers went from 105 to 115 (+9.5% change). The surname moved up 9,150 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #145,757.
FAQ
Wichhart surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Wichhart?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Wichhart. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Wichhart?
Wichhart ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Wichhart. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Wichhart.
Has Wichhart become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Wichhart went from 105 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 10 (+9.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Wichhart?
Among Census respondents with the surname Wichhart, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.3%) and Black (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Wichhart in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.4% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Wichhart appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.3%), Black (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Wichhart (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Wichhart mean?
A surname derived from a personal name with Germanic roots, potentially meaning "vigorous soldier" or "battle brave." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Wichhart (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Wichhart?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.