Explore the Family Name Wassom
The meaning of Wassom
Altered form of Scottish and northern Irish Wasson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wassom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wassom has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,935th most common name and by 2010 it had risen to 51,396th, a change of 2.91%. The number of people with this surname also increased from 367 in 2000 to 405 in 2010, an increase of 10.35%. However, the proportion of the population with this name per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #51,396 | 2.91% |
| Count | 367 | 405 | 10.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wassom
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data pertaining to the ethnicity of individuals with the last name Wassom, there was no significant shift between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identified as White, making up 94.55% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 94.57% in 2010. Hispanic representation also saw a modest increase from 1.36% to 1.73%. Notably, those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities emerged in 2010, accounting for 2.22% of the Wassoms. No individuals identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in either year, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native were present in 2000 at 2.45%, but did not appear in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.55% | 94.57% | 0.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.73% | 27.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.45% | 0% | 0% |