Explore the Family Name Weisser
The meaning of Weisser
1. German: occupational name for a painter or plasterer, from anagent derivative of Middle High German wīzen ‘to makewhite, to whitewash’. 2. German: variant of Weiser. 3. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for someone with white hair or an exceptionally pale complexion, from an inflected form of Middle High German wīz ‘white’, German weiss. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Alois, Erwin, Helmut, Helmuth, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Weisser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Weisser saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held a rank of 15,500 among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 16,305, marking a 5.19% drop. Despite this fall in ranking, the number of people bearing the Weisser name increased from 1,734 in 2000 to 1,768 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 1.96%. However, the proportion of Weissers per 100,000 people declined by 6.25% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,500 | #16,305 | -5.19% |
| Count | 1,734 | 1,768 | 1.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.6 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weisser
When examining the ethnicity associated with the Weisser surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority identify as White, at 96.08% in 2000 and slightly less at 95.93% in 2010, showing a negligible decrease of 0.16%. Individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent represented 0.75% of Weissers in 2000, but this figure dropped to 0.51% in 2010, indicating a change of -32.00%. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more ethnicities also declined from 1.10% in 2000 to 0.90% in 2010. The Hispanic representation, on the other hand, rose from 1.50% to 1.98%, reflecting a significant increase of 32.00%. The Black population and American Indian and Alaskan Native population within the Weisser community remained unchanged during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 95.93% | -0.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 1.98% | 32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 0.9% | -18.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 0.51% | -32% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |