Explore the Family Name Wesselman
The meaning of Wesselman
1. Dutch: elaborated form of Wessel. 2. Americanized form of German Wesselmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wesselman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wesselman has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 36,421st most popular surname but fell to 38,691st in 2010, indicating a drop of 6.23%. The number of individuals with this surname also experienced a small decrease from 580 to 571 during the same period, representing a change of -1.55%. The proportion per 100,000 people had a more significant drop of 13.64%, going from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,421 | #38,691 | -6.23% |
| Count | 580 | 571 | -1.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wesselman
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of those bearing the Wesselman surname identify as White. In 2000, the percentage stood at 96.9% and only marginally decreased to 96.67% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped significantly by 40.58%, from 2.07% in 2000 to 1.23% in 2010. Interestingly, there was an appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander representation in 2010, which was not present in 2000. No changes were recorded for those who identify as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 96.67% | -0.24% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 1.23% | -40.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |