Explore the Family Name Wilshusen
The meaning of Wilshusen
North German: habitational name from a town in the district of Oldenburg, Lower Saxony, now called Wildeshausen, formerly Wilshusen.
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How common is the last name Wilshusen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wilshusen showed a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,945th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 56,972nd position, reflecting a negative change of 9.68 percent. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased during this decade, dropping from 376 to 358, a decline of 4.79 percent. The proportion of people named Wilshusen per 100,000 residents fell by 14.29 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #56,972 | -9.68% |
| Count | 376 | 358 | -4.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilshusen
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wilshusen, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 95.21 percent in 2000 to 93.30 percent in 2010. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity bearing this surname increased from 1.86 percent to 3.07 percent, showing a significant growth of 65.05 percent. There was also an increase in those identifying as Two or more races, rising from 1.33 percent to 1.68 percent. The proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero, indicating no individuals identified within these groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.21% | 93.3% | -2.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 3.07% | 65.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.68% | 26.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |