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

Wickwire, 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 Wickwire surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wickwire in America

Wickwire is the 24531st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wickwire surname appeared 1,019 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 Wickwire.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wickwire 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 Wickwire

The surname Wickwire is of Anglo-Saxon origin, dating back to early Medieval England. The name originated from the Old English words "wic" meaning a settlement or village, and "wer" meaning a guard or watchman. Combined, the name Wickwire could refer to a person who was a guardian or a watchman of a settlement.

The Wickwire surname appears to have first been documented in the eastern counties of England, particularly in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk. One of the earliest recorded spelling variations of the name appears as "Wickwer" in a 13th-century manuscript. Over time, local dialects and linguistic changes evolved the spelling into "Wickwire."

One of the first historical references to the name Wickwire appears in the Subsidy Rolls of England in 1327, where a "William Wickwer" is mentioned as a taxpayer in Suffolk. This record indicates the presence and economic contribution of an individual bearing this surname during that period.

By the 16th century, the Wickwire family name had proliferated throughout parts of East Anglia. A notable bearer was John Wickwire, born in 1590, who was known for his involvement in local governance in Suffolk. His records show participation in several legal and land ownership documents of the time.

During the 17th century, the Wickwire name began to appear in the New World, notably among early settlers in the American colonies. For instance, Judge John Wickwire (1634-1699) played a significant role in the early legal system of Connecticut and is well documented in colonial records.

Another prominent figure was Jonathan Wickwire, born in 1720, who was an influential businessman and landowner in Hartford, Connecticut. His legacy includes numerous land deeds and business holdings that are preserved in historical archives.

Revolutionary War records mention Elijah Wickwire (1753-1829), a soldier who served valiantly in the Continental Army. His military service is documented in several muster rolls and pension applications from the Revolutionary War era.

A significant 19th-century figure was Samuel G. Wickwire, born in 1830, who gained prominence as an industrialist in New York. He contributed to the development of ironworks and manufacturing sectors, a fact chronicled in economic history resources of the period.

Throughout its history, the Wickwire surname has been associated with various trades, governance roles, and military service, reflecting the diverse contributions of its bearers to society. These early records and historical figures provide a comprehensive understanding of the surname's rich heritage and enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wickwire

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

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

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