Explore the Family Name Wassmuth
The meaning of Wassmuth
German: variant of Wachsmuth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wassmuth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wassmuth saw slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname slipped from 69,636 in 2000 to 70,645 in 2010, indicating a minor decrease in its relative popularity by -1.45%. However, the overall count of individuals with the Wassmuth surname increased by 5.32%, from 263 to 277 over the same period. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people dropped slightly by 10.0%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #70,645 | -1.45% |
| Count | 263 | 277 | 5.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wassmuth
In terms of ethnic identity, there were also some changes observed in the data gathered by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all (97.72%) of the individuals with the Wassmuth surname identified as White. This percentage dropped to 93.50% in 2010, reflecting a change of -4.32%. Interestingly, the data shows an emergence of diversity in this surname's ethnic makeup. In 2010, 2.17% of people with this surname identified as Hispanic, and a small portion, 3.25%, reported belonging to two or more races. There was no change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.72% | 93.5% | -4.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.25% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |