Explore the Family Name Wiesinger
The meaning of Wiesinger
German: habitational name for someone from any of various places in Bavaria and Austria called Wiesing. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Ilse, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Wiesinger in the United States?
The surname Wiesinger, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name fell by approximately 1.46%, moving from position 69,201 to 70,208 during this decade. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.28%, growing from 265 in 2000 to 279 in 2010. It's interesting to note that despite this increase, the proportion of Wiesingers per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 10% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #70,208 | -1.46% |
| Count | 265 | 279 | 5.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiesinger
Discussing the ethnicity breakdown of the Wiesinger surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows an overwhelming majority identifying as White, although there was a decrease from 96.98% in 2000 to 93.19% in 2010. The Hispanic representation nearly doubled, increasing from 1.89% to 3.58%. Notably, the percentage of Wiesingers identifying with two or more races also appeared in the 2010 data at 1.79%, which was not present in the 2000 data. No Wiesingers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 93.19% | -3.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 3.58% | 89.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |