2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Wycklendt
An English habitational surname derived from a place name likely meaning "the enclosed meadow" or "dwelling near the bend."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Wycklendt. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Wycklendt 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Wycklendt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Wycklendt, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Wycklendt
The surname Wycklendt is believed to have its origins in Northern Europe, specifically in the Low Countries region which encompasses modern-day Belgium, Netherlands, and parts of Northern France. The name is thought to have emerged around the late medieval period, possibly in the 14th or 15th century. The Low Countries were a mosaic of different dialects and languages, including Dutch, Flemish, and French, which would have influenced the formation of surnames in this area.
The name Wycklendt is likely derived from a combination of elements found in Old Dutch or Middle Dutch. The "Wyck" component could be associated with the term "wijk," which translates to "district" or "settlement" in English. The element "lendt" might be derived from "land," referring to land or a particular stretch of earth. Thus, the surname Wycklendt possibly denotes a person or family associated with a specific district of land.
Historical records dating back to the 15th century mention variations of the surname Wycklendt, notably in trade and property documents. An early record from 1473 refers to a Jacob van Wycklende, suggesting that the name was in use among individuals involved in commerce and landholding. Another reference appears in 1521, documenting a Willem Wycklende as a witness in a legal contract in the city of Ghent, indicating that the name had a recognized status within urban centers.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname is Pieter Wycklendt (1553-1611), a merchant from Antwerp known for his extensive trading routes across Europe. His name appears in various shipping ledgers and business correspondences preserved in the city's archives, highlighting his prominence in the economic fabric of the time.
By the 17th century, the surname had spread beyond its initial geographic region. A notable bearer during this period was Cornelis Wycklendt (1625-1683), a scholar at the University of Leiden, whose work in the field of early modern philosophy earned him a place in academic circles.
In the 18th century, Maria Wycklendt (1679-1746), an artist from Bruges, gained recognition for her landscape paintings, some of which are preserved in local museums today. Her contributions to the art world serve as an indication of the varied pursuits and social integration of individuals bearing the surname.
The name appeared in New World colonies during colonial expansion. Hans Wycklendt (1685-1754) is noted in colonial records of New York for his role as a surveyor and mapmaker, indicating the spread and adaptation of the surname in a transatlantic context.
In the 19th century, the surname continued to be associated with notable individuals such as Johan Wycklendt (1792-1858), a botanist whose work contributed significantly to the classification of plant species in Northern Europe. His publications are still cited in botanical studies today.
Through these historical references and notable individuals, the name Wycklendt is revealed to be deeply rooted in the socio-economic and cultural developments of Northern Europe from the medieval period and beyond, reflecting a legacy of trade, scholarship, art, and exploration.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Wycklendt
Among Census respondents with the surname Wycklendt, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Wycklendt 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 Wycklendt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.5% · 107
- Two or more races4.3% · 5
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Wycklendt
Wycklendt 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
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+3 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 950 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.6%) | Up 950 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 Wycklendt 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 | #145,220 | #144,270 | 0.7% |
| Count | 114 | 117 | 2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Wycklendt bearers went from 114 to 117 (+2.6% change). The surname moved up 950 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #144,270.
FAQ
Wycklendt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Wycklendt?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Wycklendt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Wycklendt?
Wycklendt ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Wycklendt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Wycklendt.
Has Wycklendt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Wycklendt went from 114 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 3 (+2.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #145,220 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Wycklendt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Wycklendt, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (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 Wycklendt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.5% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Wycklendt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.5%), Two or More Races (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 Wycklendt (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 Wycklendt mean?
An English habitational surname derived from a place name likely meaning "the enclosed meadow" or "dwelling near the bend." 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 Wycklendt (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 people have the last name Wycklendt?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Wycklendt on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.