Explore the Family Name Wassenberg
The meaning of Wassenberg
German and Dutch: habitational name from Wassenberg in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany or from Wassenberg in Temse, East Flanders.
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How common is the last name Wassenberg in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wassenberg has experienced a slight change over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 60,887th and moved to 63,218th in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.83%. However, the count of individuals with this surname has marginally increased from 309 in 2000 to 316 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 2.27%. The proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.11 between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #63,218 | -3.83% |
| Count | 309 | 316 | 2.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wassenberg
When it comes to ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Wassenberg surname from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, virtually all (99.68%) of those with this name identified as White, but this percentage dropped slightly to 96.52% by 2010. Although the percentages remain small, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as having two or more races within this time frame, accounting for 2.22% in 2010. However, there were no changes observed in other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.68% | 96.52% | -3.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |