Explore the Family Name Wisenbaker
The meaning of Wisenbaker
Americanized form of German Weis(s)enbacher, a variant of Weisenbach or of Weisbecker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wisenbaker in the United States?
The surname Wisenbaker saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Ranked 39,240th in 2000, it dropped to 39,607th in 2010, representing a 0.94% decline. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname increased by 5.11%, rising from 528 in 2000 to 555 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, marking a 5.0% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,240 | #39,607 | -0.94% |
| Count | 528 | 555 | 5.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wisenbaker
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of Wisenbakers identified as white, with percentages of 95.64 in 2000 and 93.87 in 2010, indicating a 1.85% decrease over the decade. There was a modest increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.89% in 2000 to 2.52% in 2010, a change of 33.33%. The percentage of Black Wisenbakers slightly declined, dropping by 4.81% from 2.08% in 2000 to 1.98% in 2010. Individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained static at 0.00%. Notably, there was an emergence of individuals with two or more races, accounting for 1.08% of Wisenbakers in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 93.87% | -1.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.52% | 33.33% |
| Black | 2.08% | 1.98% | -4.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |