Explore the Family Name Wachsmuth
The meaning of Wachsmuth
German: from the personal name Hwasmot or Wahsmut, meaning ‘sharp mind’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hannelore, Ernst, Gerhard, Hans.
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How common is the last name Wachsmuth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wachsmuth has seen a slight decrease in popularity rank from 43,463 in 2000 to 44,109 in 2010, marking a 1.49% drop. However, despite the fall in rank, the count of people with the Wachsmuth surname has actually increased by 4.27%, from 468 in 2000 to 488 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.17 during this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,463 | #44,109 | -1.49% |
| Count | 468 | 488 | 4.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wachsmuth
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those with the Wachsmuth surname identify as White, with a proportion of 87.50% in 2010, down from 91.45% in 2000. The census also shows increases in other ethnic identities. Those identifying as Two or More Races have seen an increase of 72.43% (from 2.14% to 3.69%) and those identifying as Hispanic have more than doubled, from 1.71% to 3.48%. There was also a modest rise in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 3.85% to 4.51%. No individuals with the Wachsmuth surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.45% | 87.5% | -4.32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.85% | 4.51% | 17.14% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 3.69% | 72.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 3.48% | 103.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |