Explore the Family Name Wassman
The meaning of Wassman
Americanized form of German Wassmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wassman in the United States?
The surname Wassman, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 54,152nd in popularity, but in 2010 it dropped to a rank of 61,123, marking a change of approximately -12.87%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 357 in 2000 to 329 in 2010, reflecting a reduction of about -7.84%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals bearing the Wassman surname per 100,000 people decreased by -15.38%, going from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #61,123 | -12.87% |
| Count | 357 | 329 | -7.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wassman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes among those with the Wassman surname. The largest shift was noted in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which increased from 1.96% in 2000 to 4.26% in 2010, a significant jump of 117.35%. The category of two or more races also saw an increase from 6.16% to 8.21%, a rise of 33.28%. Meanwhile, the percentage of White individuals with the Wassman surname decreased slightly from 86.83% in 2000 to 82.07% in 2010, a change of -5.48%. The Hispanic category witnessed a small growth of 8.52%, moving from 3.64% in 2000 to 3.95% in 2010. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0 throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.83% | 82.07% | -5.48% |
| Two or More Races | 6.16% | 8.21% | 33.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.96% | 4.26% | 117.35% |
| Hispanic | 3.64% | 3.95% | 8.52% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |