Explore the Family Name Wieseler
The meaning of Wieseler
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Wiesel, with the addition of the agent suffix -er.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wieseler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wieseler experienced a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,130th in popularity and rose to 41,728th in 2010, illustrating a decrease in its popularity by approximately 1.45%. In terms of count, however, there was an increase from 500 individuals in 2000 to 521 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 4.2%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 5.26%, moving from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,130 | #41,728 | -1.45% |
| Count | 500 | 521 | 4.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wieseler
Focusing on ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows notable changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wieseler. In 2000, nearly all individuals (98.4%) with this surname identified as White. This percentage decreased slightly by 2010 to 96.16%, suggesting a small diversification in ethnicity over this decade. Interestingly, in 2010 the data shows a small percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.15%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.54%). The census does not report any individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 96.16% | -2.28% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |