Explore the Family Name Wiessner
The meaning of Wiessner
German: variant of Wiesner. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Lutz, Otto, Siegfried, Traude.
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How common is the last name Wiessner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wiessner has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,366 but fell to 54,418 in 2010, marking an 8.05% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a small decline from 390 in 2000 to 379 in 2010, which is a -2.82% change. The proportion per 100k people dropped by 7.14%, from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #54,418 | -8.05% |
| Count | 390 | 379 | -2.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiessner
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wiessner, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, with an increase from 94.62% in 2000 to 97.10% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped significantly from 2.31% in 2000 to 0.00% in 2010. There was a minor decrease in those identifying their ethnicity as Hispanic, from 1.79% to 1.58%. No individuals with the Wiessner surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.62% | 97.1% | 2.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 1.58% | -11.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.31% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |