2000
#5,107
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,302
First available Census row
Per 100,000 2.34
Rare Last name
Wyrick
Derived from a place name meaning "winding creek" in Old English, likely referring to someone who lived near one.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 7,074 Americans carry the last name Wyrick. That puts it at #5,452 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 48,453 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Wyrick 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
7.1K
1 in 48,453
Census rank
#5,452
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
6.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 6,169 bearers of the surname Wyrick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 5452nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Wyrick, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.0%. The next largest groups are Black (10.2%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Wyrick
The surname Wyrick has its origins in England, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "wic," meaning a dwelling or village, and "ric," meaning powerful or wealthy. This suggests that the name was originally borne by someone who resided in an important or influential village or town.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Wicric." This early record suggests that the surname was already established in parts of England by the late 11th century.
During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name was often spelled as "Wyryk" or "Wyryke," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling that existed at the time. Some historical documents from this period mention individuals with the surname living in counties such as Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Norfolk.
In the 15th century, the spelling "Wyrick" became more common, and the name began to spread to other parts of England. One notable individual from this time was John Wyrick, a merchant and landowner from Nottinghamshire, who lived from around 1450 to 1525.
As the centuries passed, the Wyrick surname continued to be well-established in various regions of England. In the 17th century, records show a Thomas Wyrick, born in 1645, who was a prominent farmer and landowner in Gloucestershire.
The 18th century saw the rise of William Wyrick, a successful businessman and entrepreneur from Lancashire, who lived from 1725 to 1798. He was known for his involvement in the textile trade and his contributions to the local community.
In the 19th century, the name Wyrick gained further prominence with individuals such as James Wyrick (1810-1882), a renowned architect from Yorkshire who designed several notable buildings in the region.
Another notable figure was Elizabeth Wyrick (1845-1922), a philanthropist and social reformer from Oxfordshire, known for her work in improving the living conditions of the poor and promoting education.
Throughout its history, the surname Wyrick has been associated with various occupations and social standings, from landowners and merchants to professionals and community leaders. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages in England, the name has since spread across the globe, carried by individuals and families who have contributed to the rich tapestry of human endeavor.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Wyrick
Among Census respondents with the surname Wyrick, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.0%. The next largest groups are Black (10.2%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Wyrick 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 Wyrick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.0% · 4,936
- Black or African American10.2% · 627
- Two or more races4.5% · 276
- Hispanic or Latino3.9% · 238
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.2% · 71
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 21
Timeline
Historical Census data for Wyrick
Wyrick appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#5,444
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,391
+89 bearers (+1.4%)
Per 100,000 2.17
Rank movement Down 337 places
2020
#5,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,169
-222 bearers (-3.5%)
Per 100,000 2.06
Rank movement Down 8 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #5,107 | 6,302 | 2.34 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #5,444 | 6,391 | 2.17 | +89 bearers (+1.4%) | Down 337 places |
| 2020 | #5,452 | 6,169 | 2.06 | -222 bearers (-3.5%) | Down 8 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 Wyrick 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 | #5,444 | #5,452 | -0.1% |
| Count | 6,391 | 6,169 | -3.5% |
| Per 100K | 2.17 | 2.06 | -4.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Wyrick bearers went from 6,391 to 6,169 (-3.5% change). The surname moved down 8 positions in the national ranking, going from #5,444 to #5,452.
FAQ
Wyrick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Wyrick?
Name Census estimates that about 7,074 living Americans carry the surname Wyrick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 48,453 residents.
How common is Wyrick?
Wyrick ranks #5,452 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.06 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 6,169 people with the surname Wyrick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (7,074), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.06 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Wyrick.
Has Wyrick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Wyrick went from 6,391 recorded bearers to 6,169. That is a decrease of 222 (-3.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #5,444 to #5,452.
What does the Census say about the background of Wyrick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Wyrick, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.0%. The next largest groups are Black (10.2%) and Two or More Races (4.5%). 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 Wyrick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.0% (4,936 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Wyrick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (80.0%), Black (10.2%), Two or More Races (4.5%). 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 Wyrick (2000, 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 Wyrick mean?
Derived from a place name meaning "winding creek" in Old English, likely referring to someone who lived near one. 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 Wyrick (2.06 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 are called Wyrick?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Wyrick on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.