Explore the Family Name Wiersema
The meaning of Wiersema
Dutch (mainly Groningen) and West Frisian: variant of Wiersma.
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How common is the last name Wiersema in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wiersema has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname moved up from 29,296 to 28,263, indicating an increase of 3.53%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by 11.17%, from 761 people in 2000 to 846 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k also rose slightly by 3.57%, from 0.28 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,296 | #28,263 | 3.53% |
| Count | 761 | 846 | 11.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.29 | 3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiersema
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Wiersema surname identify as White, with an increase from 97.37% in 2000 to 98.35% in 2010. Those identifying as Two or More Races saw a decrease of 36.64%, dropping from 1.31% to 0.83%. The Hispanic population also decreased from 1.05% to 0.71%, showing a change of -32.38%. There were no recorded individuals with the Wiersema surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.37% | 98.35% | 1.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 0.83% | -36.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 0.71% | -32.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |