Explore the Family Name Wisch
The meaning of Wisch
North German: topographic name for someone who lived by a meadow, Middle Low German wisch, or a habitational name from any of several places so named, all in northern Germany. Compare Wish. Some characteristic forenames: German Lothar, Eldor.
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How common is the last name Wisch in the United States?
The surname Wisch, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 41,448, but by 2010, it had fallen to rank 42,937. This represents a change of -3.59%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased slightly over the same period, from 495 in 2000 to 504 in 2010, indicating a 1.82% growth. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also fell slightly from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,448 | #42,937 | -3.59% |
| Count | 495 | 504 | 1.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wisch
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Wisch identified as white, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.17% of individuals identified as white, though this figure dropped to 92.06% by 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.82% in 2000 to 5.16% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also rose from 1.01% to 1.59%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 92.06% | -5.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 5.16% | 183.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.59% | 57.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |