Explore the Family Name Wackerman
The meaning of Wackerman
Americanized form of German Wackermann: variant of Wacker, with the addition of Middle High German man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wackerman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wackerman saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,246 and by 2010, its rank had slipped down to 58,337, representing a 3.72% drop. However, the actual count of individuals carrying this surname increased from 340 to 348 during this period, marking an uplift of 2.35%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a reduction of around 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #58,337 | -3.72% |
| Count | 340 | 348 | 2.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wackerman
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Wackerman surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of White individuals decreased slightly from 95.88% in 2000 to 91.38% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those who identified as Hispanic saw a significant increase, going from 2.35% to 6.61%, marking a growth of 181.28%. It's worth noting that no individuals with the Wackerman surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 91.38% | -4.69% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 6.61% | 181.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |