Explore the Family Name Wisher
The meaning of Wisher
1. Americanized form of German Wischer. 2. English (Nottinghamshire): of Norman origin, a variant of Wishart.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wisher in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wisher saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 29,662nd most popular surname, but dropped to 35,537th place by 2010, marking a 19.81% decrease. The actual count of people with the surname also fell by 15.49%, moving from 749 individuals in 2000 to 633 in 2010. The proportion of people with the Wisher surname per 100,000 residents also decreased by 25% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,662 | #35,537 | -19.81% |
| Count | 749 | 633 | -15.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.21 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wisher
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identity of those bearing the Wisher surname. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of Wishers identified as white decreased by 6.23%, going from 70.09% to 65.72%. However, the proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising by 176.67% to reach 3.32%. Those identifying as black or having two or more races also increased slightly, with increases of 5.75% and 18.75% respectively. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.09% | 65.72% | -6.23% |
| Black | 26.44% | 27.96% | 5.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 3.32% | 176.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 1.9% | 18.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |