Explore the Family Name Wiesemann
The meaning of Wiesemann
German: topographic name for someone who lived by a meadow, from Wiese + Middle High German man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Claus, Ingeborg, Kurt, Reinhard, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Wiesemann in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wiesemann has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, Wiesemann was ranked as the 59,147th most common surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 61,745th position, marking a decline of 4.39 percent. Despite this decline in rank, the actual count of people with the surname increased slightly from 320 in 2000 to 325 in 2010, which is a rise of 1.56 percent. However, when compared to the total population, the proportion per 100,000 decreased by 8.33 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #61,745 | -4.39% |
| Count | 320 | 325 | 1.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiesemann
Concerning ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Wiesemann identify as White. In 2000, 98.44 percent of individuals identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.62 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was a small percentage (1.54%) who identified as Hispanic in 2010, where previously in 2000, there were none.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.44% | 96.62% | -1.85% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |