Explore the Family Name Wisnewski
The meaning of Wisnewski
Altered form of Polish Wiśniewski (see Wisniewski).
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How common is the last name Wisnewski in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wisnewski has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The data shows that its rank fell by 4.62%, moving from 28,298 in 2000 to 29,604 in 2010. During this same period, the count of individuals with the Wisnewski surname remained relatively stable, increasing by a minimal 0.13% from 795 to 796. However, the proportion of Wisnewskis per 100,000 people experienced a drop of 6.9%, indicating the name's decreasing prevalence in the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,298 | #29,604 | -4.62% |
| Count | 795 | 796 | 0.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wisnewski
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with Wisnewski. In 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with percentages at 96.98 and 96.86, respectively. There was no change in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories remaining at zero for both years. Notably, there was an increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.75% in 2000 to 1.51% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races and Black dropped to zero in 2010, from 0.75% and 0.88% respectively in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 96.86% | -0.12% |
| Hispanic | 0.75% | 1.51% | 101.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.88% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |