Explore the Family Name Wanser
The meaning of Wanser
1. Variant of Wanzer, a surname of Flemish or Dutch (ultimately perhaps German) origin. 2. German: habitational name for someone from Wansen in Silesia.
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How common is the last name Wanser in the United States?
The surname Wanser, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 46,000th most popular name, but by 2010, it had slipped to 47,006th place, representing a change of -2.19%. The count, or the number of individuals with this surname, however, increased slightly over this period, from 437 in 2000 to 452 in 2010, marking a 3.43% rise. This resulted in a minor decline in proportion per 100k from 0.16 to 0.15, indicating that despite the increase in count, the surname became less common relative to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #47,006 | -2.19% |
| Count | 437 | 452 | 3.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wanser
In terms of ethnicity, the Wanser surname showed some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest change was seen in the Hispanic category, which grew from 1.83% to 3.76%, an impressive increase of 105.46%. Conversely, the Black population with this surname decreased from 8.70% to 6.86%, a drop of 21.15%. The White population also saw a slight decrease, from 88.33% to 87.39%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 1.14% to 1.55%, a growth of 35.96%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.33% | 87.39% | -1.06% |
| Black | 8.7% | 6.86% | -21.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 3.76% | 105.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.55% | 35.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |