Explore the Family Name Wannemacher
The meaning of Wannemacher
German: occupational name for a maker of winnowing baskets, from Middle High German wanne ‘winnowing basket’ + macher ‘maker’. The wanne was a kind of tub-shaped basket or trough (alternatively a fan), used to separate grain from chaff. Compare Wanamaker and Wannamaker.
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How common is the last name Wannemacher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wannemacher has seen a slight decrease in rank from the year 2000 to 2010. Initially ranked at 35,187 in 2000, it fell by 2.29% to 35,993 in 2010. However, despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals carrying the surname rose slightly by 2.81% from 606 in 2000 to 623 in 2010. This increased count, however, was not sufficient to maintain its proportion per 100k people, which fell by 4.55% from 0.22 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,187 | #35,993 | -2.29% |
| Count | 606 | 623 | 2.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wannemacher
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a few shifts over the decade. The majority of those with the Wannemacher surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 95.87% in 2000 to 94.70% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as part of two or more races saw a small increase, going from 1.98% to 2.25%. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, down from 0.99% in 2000. There was also a notable appearance of individuals identifying as Hispanic and Black in 2010, reaching 0.96% and 1.12% respectively, whereas they had been negligible or non-existent in 2000. However, the number of American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.87% | 94.7% | -1.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 2.25% | 13.64% |
| Black | 0.83% | 1.12% | 34.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.99% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |