Explore the Family Name Wischmeyer
The meaning of Wischmeyer
North German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) whose farm was by a meadow (see Wisch).
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How common is the last name Wischmeyer in the United States?
The surname Wischmeyer, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 42,056th most popular, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 46,811th spot, indicating an 11.31% decrease. Correspondingly, the count of people with the Wischmeyer surname also fell from 486 in 2000 to 454 in 2010, a decline of 6.58%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #46,811 | -11.31% |
| Count | 486 | 454 | -6.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wischmeyer
When discussing the ethnic identity of those with the Wischmeyer surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, we see that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 98.56% identified as White, falling slightly to 96.92% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase over the decade, rising from 1.44% to 2.86%, which represents a 98.61% change. The numbers for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy reasons or remained at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.56% | 96.92% | -1.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.86% | 98.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |