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

Wike, 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 Wike surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wike in America

Wike is the 13997th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wike surname appeared 2,153 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 Wike.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wike 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 Wike

The surname Wike has its origins in England, emerging during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "wic," which referred to a dwelling or a small settlement. This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify individuals who lived in a particular hamlet or village.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Wike can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a certain William Wyke is listed. This historical document provides evidence of the name's existence and its variant spellings during that era.

In the 15th century, the name Wike appeared in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire. These records document a John Wyk, who was a tenant in the village of Horbury in 1447. This entry highlights the name's connection to specific locations and its potential origins as a place name.

The Wike surname has also been associated with the village of Wyke Regis in Dorset, which was formerly known as Wyke. This place name is thought to have influenced the surname's spelling and pronunciation over time.

Notable individuals with the Wike surname include:

1. Thomas Wike (c. 1460 - c. 1520), an English ecclesiastic and philosopher who served as the Chancellor of Cambridge University in the early 16th century.

2. Robert Wike (c. 1570 - 1642), a prominent English merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London.

3. Elizabeth Wike (c. 1610 - 1680), an English Puritan author and poet, known for her religious works and writings on the spiritual life.

4. John Wike (1725 - 1798), a British soldier and military engineer who served in the American Revolutionary War and was involved in the construction of fortifications.

5. William Wike (1842 - 1912), a British architect renowned for his work on various churches and public buildings in the Victorian era, particularly in the Gothic Revival style.

While the Wike surname may have evolved from different sources and been influenced by various place names, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in England, where it likely originated as a descriptor for individuals living in small settlements or hamlets.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wike

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

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

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