Explore the Family Name Visnaw
The meaning of Visnaw
Americanized form of French Canadian Vezina.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Visnaw in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Visnaw saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 83,965, but by 2010 it moved up to rank 83,834. This equates to a positive change of 0.16%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also increased from 208 to 224 during this period, representing a growth of 7.69%. However, the proportion of individuals named Visnaw per 100k people remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #83,834 | 0.16% |
| Count | 208 | 224 | 7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Visnaw
In terms of ethnicity, the census data reveals some shifts over the decade. As of 2010, the majority of individuals with the surname Visnaw identified as White (82.14%), which marks a decrease from 87.02% in 2000. The second largest group identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native; their representation rose from 9.13% in 2000 to 12.05% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 2.23% of the Visnaws in 2010, slightly down from 2.4% in 2000. Notably, there was no reported Asian/Pacific Islander or Black individuals with the surname. Finally, the category of "Two or more races" emerged in 2010 with 3.57%, where it was not present in the 2000 data. These figures are based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.02% | 82.14% | -5.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 9.13% | 12.05% | 31.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.57% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 2.23% | -7.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |