2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Wytaske
A locational or topographic surname likely derived from a dwelling or place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Wytaske. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Wytaske 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Wytaske in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Wytaske, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.0%) and Hispanic (4.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Wytaske
The surname WYTASKE has its origins in the small village of Wytask in Northumberland, England, dating back to the 11th century. The name is derived from the Old English words "wyte" meaning "to know" and "asc" meaning "ash tree," suggesting a connection to a person who had knowledge of ash trees or lived near an ash tree.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name WYTASKE can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Witetasc." This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and properties across England, providing valuable insight into the names and locations of people at the time.
In the 13th century, the name WYTASKE appeared in various historical records, including the Pipe Rolls of Northumberland from 1230, where a certain Robert WYTASKE was mentioned as a landowner in the region. This indicates that the family had established itself as a part of the local gentry.
During the 14th century, the spelling of the name evolved to its more modern form, WYTASKE. In the Court Rolls of Northumbria from 1348, a John WYTASKE was recorded as a tenant farmer, suggesting the family's continued presence in the area.
One notable bearer of the name WYTASKE was Sir William WYTASKE (1420-1492), a knight and landowner in Northumberland during the Wars of the Roses. He fought alongside the House of Lancaster and was known for his bravery on the battlefield.
Another prominent figure was Elizabeth WYTASKE (1562-1620), a wealthy widow from Wytask who was known for her philanthropic endeavors. She funded the construction of a church and school in the village, leaving a lasting legacy in the community.
In the 17th century, the WYTASKE family expanded their reach, with records indicating branches in neighboring counties such as Yorkshire and Durham. One member, Thomas WYTASKE (1635-1701), was a successful merchant who traded goods between England and the American colonies.
Across the Atlantic, one of the earliest recorded instances of the name WYTASKE in the New World can be traced back to John WYTASKE (1670-1745), who settled in Virginia in the late 17th century. He established a plantation and played a role in the development of the tobacco trade.
As the centuries passed, the WYTASKE name continued to spread across England and beyond, with individuals bearing the surname making their mark in various fields, from agriculture to business and beyond. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its roots in the small village of Wytask remain a testament to its enduring legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Wytaske
Among Census respondents with the surname Wytaske, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.0%) and Hispanic (4.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Wytaske 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 Wytaske surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.6% · 99
- Two or more races8.0% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino4.4% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Wytaske
Wytaske 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
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+13 bearers (+12.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,768 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-5 bearers (-4.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,081 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+12.4%) | Up 3,768 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.2%) | Down 6,081 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 Wytaske 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 | #141,140 | #147,221 | -4.3% |
| Count | 118 | 113 | -4.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Wytaske bearers went from 118 to 113 (-4.2% change). The surname moved down 6,081 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #147,221.
FAQ
Wytaske surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Wytaske?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Wytaske. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Wytaske?
Wytaske ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Wytaske. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Wytaske.
Has Wytaske become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Wytaske went from 118 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Wytaske?
Among Census respondents with the surname Wytaske, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.0%) and Hispanic (4.4%). 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 Wytaske in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.6% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Wytaske appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.6%), Two or More Races (8.0%), Hispanic (4.4%). 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 Wytaske (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 Wytaske mean?
A locational or topographic surname likely derived from a dwelling or place name. 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 Wytaske (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 Americans have the surname Wytaske?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.