Explore the Family Name Wassmer
The meaning of Wassmer
German: variant of Wasmer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wassmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wassmer was ranked 37,640 in 2000 and slightly dropped to a rank of 37,792 in 2010, which shows a minor decrease in popularity by 0.4%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 556 in 2000 to 588 in 2010, marking an increase of 5.76%. The proportion of people per 100,000 bearing the Wassmer surname marginally declined by 4.76%, from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,640 | #37,792 | -0.4% |
| Count | 556 | 588 | 5.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wassmer
The ethnicity data based on the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Wassmer surname has been associated with various ethnic identities over the years. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as White (89.39%), followed by Hispanic (6.47%). There was a notable increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, rising from 1.8% in 2000 to 2.72% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Two or more races experienced a significant increase of 129.37%, shifting from 1.26% in 2000 to 2.89% in 2010. The Hispanic category also noted a rise of 12.98%. Meanwhile, there was no change in the Black category, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category witnessed a decline of 100% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.39% | 87.07% | -2.6% |
| Hispanic | 6.47% | 7.31% | 12.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 2.89% | 129.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.8% | 2.72% | 51.11% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.08% | 0% | -100% |