Explore the Family Name Wisham
The meaning of Wisham
English: variant of Worsham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wisham in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wisham has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Despite a small growth of 4.18% in count from 502 to 523 individuals carrying this surname during this period, it dropped slightly in rank from 40,987 to 41,579. The proportion of people with the Wisham surname per 100,000 also decreased by 5.26%, indicating that its prevalence compared to other surnames diminished.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #41,579 | -1.44% |
| Count | 502 | 523 | 4.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wisham
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Wisham surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, a majority of individuals with the Wisham name identified as White (82.87%), followed by Black (14.74%). By 2010, while White remained the dominant ethnicity, its percentage had declined to 78.01%. Over the same period, the percentage identifying as Black increased to 17.97%. Additionally, the Census reported for the first time that some individuals identified their ethnicity as either American Indian and Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.87% | 78.01% | -5.86% |
| Black | 14.74% | 17.97% | 21.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |