Explore the Family Name Wiskow
The meaning of Wiskow
German: probably a habitational name from Weskow in Brandenburg. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhart, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wiskow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wiskow has seen a slight fluctuation in its popularity over time. In 2000, the surname was ranked 58,397th in popularity, with a total count of 325 occurrences. By 2010, this ranking shifted slightly to 59,017, despite an increase of 5.54 percent in the total count, bringing it to 343. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.12 over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #59,017 | -1.06% |
| Count | 325 | 343 | 5.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiskow
The ethnic identity associated with the Wiskow surname shows some minor changes between the years 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. During this period, there were no known associations with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities. However, individuals identifying as White decreased from 99.69 percent to 97.38 percent. This drop coincides with a new appearance of Hispanic identification at 1.46 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.69% | 97.38% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |