Explore the Family Name Wessner
The meaning of Wessner
German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Wessen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wessner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wessner experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 28,049th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 31,329th rank, reflecting a change of -11.69%. The count of people with the Wessner surname also declined during this period from 804 to 740, representing a decrease of around 8%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k population also fell by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,049 | #31,329 | -11.69% |
| Count | 804 | 740 | -7.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.25 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wessner
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Wessner surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority identify as White, with 97.51% in 2000 and 97.3% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Between 2000 and 2010, there appeared to be a slight increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, both starting from zero in 2000 to 0.68% and 0.81% respectively in 2010. Individuals who identified with two or more races decreased from 1.62% to 1.08% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.51% | 97.3% | -0.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.08% | -33.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |