Explore the Family Name Wassmann
The meaning of Wassmann
German: 1. variant of Wachsmuth. 2. northern variant of Wachsmann. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst.
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How common is the last name Wassmann in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wassmann experienced a growth in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wassmann was ranked as the 68,360th most common surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to 66,164th place, representing a change of 3.21%. The count of individuals with the surname increased from 269 to 299 during this timeframe, demonstrating an increase of 11.15%. Despite this increase, the proportion of the Wassmann surname per 100k population remained consistent at 0.1%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #66,164 | 3.21% |
| Count | 269 | 299 | 11.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wassmann
The ethnic identity associated with the Wassmann surname also shifted between 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 94.8% of those with the Wassmann surname identified as White, though this percentage decreased to 89.97% by 2010. A greater diversity in ethnicity emerged over the decade, with new proportions of individuals identifying as two or more races (3.01%), Hispanic (3.34%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (2.34%) by 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, which represented 2.23% in 2000, was not represented in 2010. The Black ethnicity was not represented in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.8% | 89.97% | -5.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.34% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.01% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.23% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |