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

Wyper, 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 Wyper surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wyper in America

Wyper is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wyper surname appeared 114 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 Wyper.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wyper 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 Wyper

The surname Wyper has its origins in Scotland, specifically within the Lowlands region. The name first appeared during the medieval period, around the 14th century. Wyper is believed to be derived from the Old English word "wiper", which means resilient or tenacious. This aligns with the Old English tendency to describe individuals' characteristics through surnames.

Historically, the name Wyper appears in several Scottish records. The earliest mention of the surname is found in the exchequer rolls of Scotland in the 1370s, where a Thomas Wyper is recorded. It has also been seen in Scottish parish records from the 16th century. The Domesday Book, a well-known manuscript record, does not mention this surname due to its Scottish origin and the book's focus on England.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was John Wyper, born in 1450 in the town of Dumfries. He was a known landowner and is mentioned in several land transaction documents of the time. Another historical figure of note is Alexander Wyper, born in 1525, who served as a scribe for the Laird of Drumlanrig in the mid-16th century.

David Wyper, born in 1601, was a notable clergyman whose sermons were widely respected in the town of Ayr. His works were often referenced in religious texts of the time. Another prominent individual bearing the surname was Robert Wyper, born in 1720, who became a renowned merchant in Glasgow and played a key role in the establishment of Glasgow's trade relations with the Americas.

By the 19th century, the name Wyper was associated with James Wyper, born in 1803, who was a well-known shipbuilder in Greenock. His contributions to the shipbuilding industry were significant during the boom of maritime trade in Scotland. Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Wyper, born in 1850, who was an early advocate for women's rights in Edinburgh and contributed to numerous social reforms.

The surname Wyper, deeply rooted in Scottish history, captures the essence of persistence and strength, reflected in the lives and accomplishments of its bearers across centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wyper

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

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

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