Explore the Family Name Wesemann
The meaning of Wesemann
North German: topographic name for someone who lived by a meadow, from Middle Low German wese ‘meadow, pasture’ + man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Kurt, Manfred, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Wesemann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wesemann saw a slight shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. While it ranked 54,152 in 2000, it dipped to 55,505 by 2010, showing a decrease of roughly 2.5%. However, the overall count of individuals carrying this surname actually increased by about 3.64%, from 357 in 2000 to 370 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion of people with this surname per every 100,000 remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #55,505 | -2.5% |
| Count | 357 | 370 | 3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wesemann
On the other hand, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting trends in the ethnic identity associated with the Wesemann surname. While the majority (91.35% in 2010, down from 94.96% in 2000) identify as White, there has been a notable increase in those identifying as belonging to two or more races, rising from 1.68% to 2.97% within the decade. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw an uptick, going up from 1.68% to 1.89%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation entered the chart for the first time in 2010 at 2.97%. No individuals with the Wesemann surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.96% | 91.35% | -3.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 2.97% | 76.79% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.68% | 1.89% | 12.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |