Explore the Family Name Weismann
The meaning of Weismann
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname from Middle High German wīs(e) ‘wise, clever, experienced’ + man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: German Dietrich, Anton, Gertrud.
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How common is the last name Weismann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Weismann surname has displayed a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 44,895 to 53,538, showing a decline of 19.25%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the surname went down from 450 to 386, which is a reduction of 14.22%. When considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the statistics also show a decrease from 0.17 to 0.13, reflecting a 23.53% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #53,538 | -19.25% |
| Count | 450 | 386 | -14.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.13 | -23.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weismann
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data for the surname Weismann indicates that most bearers of this name identify as White. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of people identifying as White decreased slightly from 98.22% to 96.37%, a change of -1.88%. In 2010, a new entry appeared with 2.07% of the Weismann population identifying as Hispanic. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.22% | 96.37% | -1.88% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |