Explore the Family Name Wiesmann
The meaning of Wiesmann
German: 1. topographic name for someone who lived by a meadow, from Middle High German wise ‘pasture, meadow’ + man. 2. perhaps an altered form of Weissmann. Some characteristic forenames: German Traugott, Fritz, Hans, Heinz, Jurgen, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Wiesmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wiesmann experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 75,695th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 81,772nd, a decline of 8.03%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also fell slightly during this period, from 237 in 2000 to 231 in 2010, marking a 2.53% reduction. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly diminished by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #81,772 | -8.03% |
| Count | 237 | 231 | -2.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiesmann
Focusing on the Wiesmann's ethnic identity as recorded in the Decennial U.S. Census, there has been some shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly 95% of those with the surname identified as White, but this percentage dipped by 2.42% to 92.64% by 2010. Meanwhile, the number of people identifying as Hispanic increased to 3.03%, and those reporting two or more races reached 2.60% in 2010. No Wiesmann respondents identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.94% | 92.64% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.03% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |