Explore the Family Name Waisanen
The meaning of Waisanen
Finnish (Wäisänen): old variant of Väisänen, an old eastern surname based on väisä ‘road sign placed on the ice’ or väisäkkä ‘wily person’ (see Vaisanen). This variant is virtually extinct in Finland. It is also found in Sweden, where it is very rare. Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Toivo, Vaino, Waino, Aaro, Armas, Aune, Eino, Olavi, Reino.
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How common is the last name Waisanen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Waisanen showed a minor drop in popularity rank from 41,793 in 2000 to 41,799 in 2010, a change of -0.01. However, the count of this surname increased by 6.12 percent from 490 to 520 in the same period. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.18 in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,793 | #41,799 | -0.01% |
| Count | 490 | 520 | 6.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waisanen
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among people with the surname Waisanen between 2000 and 2010. There was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as having two or more races (from 2.04 to 3.08) and Hispanic ethnicity (from 2.04 to 3.46), while the percentage who identified as White decreased slightly from 92.45 to 90.58. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained static at 0, and the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native slightly declined from 2.24 to 2.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.45% | 90.58% | -2.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 3.46% | 69.61% |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 3.08% | 50.98% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.24% | 2.12% | -5.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.22% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |