Explore the Family Name Waisner
The meaning of Waisner
German: variant (mainly in Slavic regions) of Weisner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Waisner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Waisner saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,671 in terms of popularity and by 2010, its ranking had dropped to 58,604, marking a decline of approximately 17.98%. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined by nearly 12.85%, from 397 people in 2000 to 346 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion of people with the Waisner surname per 100k population decreased by 20% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #58,604 | -17.98% |
| Count | 397 | 346 | -12.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waisner
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Waisner surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a predominance of White ethnicity across both years. In 2000, nearly 97.98% identified as White, dropping slightly to 94.8% in 2010. While there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, there was a slight emergence of Hispanic identity in 2010 at 3.76%, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.98% | 94.8% | -3.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.76% | 0% |
| 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% |