Explore the Family Name Wassermann
The meaning of Wassermann
1. German: occupational name for a water-carrier or a topographic name from Middle High German wazzer ‘water’ + man ‘man’. Compare Wasserman and Bosserman. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Wasserman. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Franz, Horst, Klaus, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Wassermann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wassermann has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname went up from 73154 in 2000 to 69996 in 2010, reflecting a change of 4.32%. Additionally, the count of people bearing this surname also increased during this period, from 247 to 280, marking a rise of 13.36%. However, the proportion of people with the Wassermann surname per 100k remained unchanged at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #69,996 | 4.32% |
| Count | 247 | 280 | 13.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wassermann
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the decade. In 2000, almost all Wassermanns (97.57%) identified as White, but that figure dropped slightly by 3.73% to 93.93% in 2010. Meanwhile, a new emergence of diversity within the Wassermann family was noted, with 1.79% identifying as belonging to two or more races and 3.93% identifying as Hispanic in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010 under the Wassermann surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 93.93% | -3.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.93% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |