Explore the Family Name Erisman
The meaning of Erisman
Americanized form of Swiss German Erismann: variant of Ehresmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Erisman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Erisman held fairly steady in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,888th and by 2010, it had risen slightly to the 28,883rd position, reflecting a marginal increase of 0.02%. In terms of raw numbers, there were 775 individuals with the Erisman surname in the year 2000, growing to 823 by 2010, which signifies a 6.19% increase. However, when adjusted for overall population growth, the proportion of people with the Erisman surname per 100,000 actually decreased slightly, from 0.29 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,888 | #28,883 | 0.02% |
| Count | 775 | 823 | 6.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Erisman
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Erisman surname. In 2000, this name was predominantly tied to White ethnicity at 97.68%, which slightly dipped to 97.08% by 2010. There was no record of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either 2000 or 2010. The Hispanic representation grew modestly from 1.29% in 2000 to 1.58% in 2010, a change of 22.48%. It's also worth noting that by 2010, the Erisman surname started appearing within those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.68% | 97.08% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 1.58% | 22.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |