Explore the Family Name Whisner
The meaning of Whisner
Perhaps an altered form of German Wiesner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whisner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Whisner has seen a decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Whisner ranked 33,292 in popularity with a count of 647 individuals carrying the surname, representing a proportion of 0.24 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 40,082, with only 547 individuals bearing the name, indicating a proportion of 0.19 per 100,000 people. This represents a decrease of 20.4% in ranking and a 15.46% drop in count over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,292 | #40,082 | -20.4% |
| Count | 647 | 547 | -15.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.19 | -20.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whisner
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Whisner also witnessed changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, those identifying as White made up 98.45% of individuals with this surname, but this percentage decreased to 93.78% by 2010. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, these groups began to appear in 2010. Specifically, 2.01% identified as Hispanic, another 2.01% identified with two or more races, 1.28% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, and 0.91% identified as Black. However, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander during both of these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.45% | 93.78% | -4.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |