Explore the Family Name Wisinski
The meaning of Wisinski
Polish (Wisiński): habitational name, possibly from Wisy in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Krzysztof.
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How common is the last name Wisinski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wisinski slightly decreased in rank from 40,908 in 2000 to 41,426 in 2010, representing a 1.27% decline. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.37%, from 503 in 2000 to 525 in 2010. Despite the increase in the count, the proportion of Wisinskis per 100k people dropped by 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,908 | #41,426 | -1.27% |
| Count | 503 | 525 | 4.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wisinski
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of the Wisinskis identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a decrease from 97.42% to 93.90%. Interestingly, the percentage of Wisinskis self-identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 2.39% to 4.19% over the same period. In 2010, some Wisinskis also began identifying with two or more races (1.52%), where no such identification was recorded in 2000. There were no records of Wisinskis identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 93.9% | -3.61% |
| Hispanic | 2.39% | 4.19% | 75.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |