Explore the Family Name Wesner
The meaning of Wesner
German: variant of Wessner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wesner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wesner has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, falling by about 4% in rank from 12,573 to 13,073. However, the number of individuals with the Wesner name rose slightly during this period, by nearly 4%, from 2,259 to 2,349. The proportion of those named Wesner per 100k people also decreased by 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,573 | #13,073 | -3.98% |
| Count | 2,259 | 2,349 | 3.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.84 | 0.8 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wesner
The ethnicity associated with the Wesner surname, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 94.21% in 2010, down from 95.62% in 2000. The representation of Hispanics within the Wesner surname increased by 33.33% over the decade, from 2.04% to 2.72%. Individuals identifying as Black or two or more races also saw an increase in their percentage, albeit less significant, from 1.06% to 1.15% and from 1.06% to 1.49% respectively. Additionally, there was a small presence of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities recorded in 2010, both at 0.21%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.62% | 94.21% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 2.72% | 33.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.49% | 40.57% |
| Black | 1.06% | 1.15% | 8.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.21% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.21% | 0% |