Explore the Family Name Wischer
The meaning of Wischer
1. German: nickname from an agent derivative of Middle High German wischen ‘to rush, slink away’. 2. North German: variant of Wisch. Compare Wisher.
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How common is the last name Wischer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wischer has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 62,046, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 70,208, marking a 13.15% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a decline from 302 in 2000 to 279 in 2010, equating to a 7.62% drop. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 18.18%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #70,208 | -13.15% |
| Count | 302 | 279 | -7.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wischer
The ethnicity associated with the Wischer surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has shown some changes between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority in both years but saw a slight decrease from 97.02% in 2000 to 94.98% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 51.20%, rising from 1.66% in 2000 to 2.51% in 2010. In 2010, there was a new entry of individuals identifying with two or more races, making up 2.15%. However, for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, the percentage remained at 0.00% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 94.98% | -2.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 2.51% | 51.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |