Explore the Family Name Wasmund
The meaning of Wasmund
North German: variant of Wachsmuth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wasmund in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wasmund experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,728th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 31,329th. The number of people carrying this surname also slightly decreased from 747 in 2000 to 740 in 2010. This represents a percentage change of -0.94% over a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,728 | #31,329 | -5.39% |
| Count | 747 | 740 | -0.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wasmund
The ethnicity associated with the Wasmund surname has also seen some shifts, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, those identifying as White constituted 96.92% of people with this surname, while in 2010, they made up 96.49%. Over the same period, there was an increase in the proportion of individuals of Hispanic ethnicity, rising from 1.34% to 1.89%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races remained relatively stable, with a minor increase for the latter group from 0.67% to 0.68%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 96.49% | -0.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.89% | 41.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0.67% | 0.68% | 1.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.67% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |