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

Wickman, 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 Wickman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wickman in America

Wickman is the 8695th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wickman surname appeared 3,775 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Wickman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wickman 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 Wickman

The surname Wickman is of English origin, dating back to the medieval period. It is a locational surname, derived from the Old English words "wic" meaning a dwelling or farm, and "mann" meaning a person or man. This suggests that the name originated from a place where a person lived or worked on a farm or small settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Wicman" in the county of Oxfordshire. This ancient record provides evidence that the name was already in use during the 11th century, shortly after the Norman Conquest of England.

Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, such as Wickman, Wycman, and Wyckman, reflecting regional dialects and scribal variations. These alternative spellings can be traced back to historical records from the 13th to 16th centuries.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Richard Wickman was recorded as a landowner in the village of Weston, Hertfordshire. His descendants likely carried on the surname, contributing to its spread and establishment in the region.

During the 16th century, a prominent Wickman family resided in the town of Ipswich, Suffolk. John Wickman (1524-1592) was a respected merchant and alderman in the town, leaving a lasting legacy through his business endeavors and civic contributions.

Another notable individual with the surname Wickman was William Wickman (1672-1745), a renowned clockmaker from London. His intricate and precise timepieces were highly sought after by nobility and affluent patrons, earning him a reputation as one of the finest clockmakers of his era.

In the 18th century, the Wickman name can be found in various parish records across counties like Gloucestershire, Buckinghamshire, and Lincolnshire, suggesting its widespread distribution throughout England.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Wickman surname in America dates back to the late 17th century, when Thomas Wickman (1658-1732) immigrated from England and settled in Pennsylvania, where he became a prosperous farmer and landowner.

As the centuries passed, the Wickman surname continued to be carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including farmers, artisans, merchants, and professionals, contributing to the rich tapestry of English heritage and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wickman

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

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 Wickman 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 Wickman 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 Wickman was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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