Explore the Family Name Wisman
The meaning of Wisman
Probably an Americanized form of North German Wis(s)mann, a variant of Wischmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wisman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wisman saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wisman ranked at 32,900 with a count of 657, representing 0.24 per 100k people in population. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 37,076 with a count of 602, showing a proportion of 0.2 per 100k people. This represents a change of -12.69 in ranking and -8.37 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,900 | #37,076 | -12.69% |
| Count | 657 | 602 | -8.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wisman
In regards to ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Wisman identified as White, with an increase from 94.37% in 2000 to 96.51% in 2010. Other ethnic identities represented among individuals with this surname include those identifying as two or more races and Black, both of which increased slightly from 1.07% to 1.16% over the same time period. There was a notable decrease in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, both falling from small percentages to 0%. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.37% | 96.51% | 2.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.16% | 8.41% |
| Black | 1.07% | 1.16% | 8.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |