Explore the Family Name Wisener
The meaning of Wisener
Americanized form of German Weisner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wisener in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wisener has seen changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 19,629 in terms of popularity, but it dropped slightly to rank 20,727 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.59%. Despite this, the count of people with the Wisener surname slightly increased from 1,271 in 2000 to 1,276 in 2010, indicating a small growth of 0.39%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k, the popularity decreased by 8.51% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,629 | #20,727 | -5.59% |
| Count | 1,271 | 1,276 | 0.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.43 | -8.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wisener
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates shifts in the distribution of different ethnic groups among those carrying the Wisener surname from 2000 to 2010. The highest percentage was found within the White ethnicity, which made up 92.45% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 91.38% in 2010. The Hispanic identity saw a significant increase of 61.21%, rising from 1.65% to 2.66%. Black identity also saw a notable rise of 43.66%, although they make up a smaller portion of the total at 1.02% in 2010. Both Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or More Races categories saw increases, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category experienced a decline of 17.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.45% | 91.38% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.66% | 61.21% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% | 2.04% | -7.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.81% | 1.49% | -17.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.18% | 1.41% | 19.49% |
| Black | 0.71% | 1.02% | 43.66% |