Explore the Family Name Wasem
The meaning of Wasem
1. German: variant of Wasmer. 2. Muslim: variant of Wasim.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wasem in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wasem saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wasem was ranked 53,556 in terms of popularity and had a count of 362. By 2010, the rank improved to 52,482 with a count of 395, signifying a change of 2.01 in rank and 9.12 in count. However, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,556 | #52,482 | 2.01% |
| Count | 362 | 395 | 9.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wasem
The ethnicity associated with the surname Wasem, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, primarily leans towards White, with 96.96 percent in 2000 decreasing marginally to 96.46 percent in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or of Two or more races in either year. The data for 2010 did introduce a small Hispanic representation at 1.27 percent, and Black representation at 1.52 percent. No individuals identified themselves as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 96.46% | -0.52% |
| Black | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |