Explore the Family Name Wisnieski
The meaning of Wisnieski
Americanized form of Polish Wiśniewski (see Wisniewski), and also a very rare Polish variant (Wiśnieski) of this name.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wisnieski in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wisnieski has slightly decreased over a ten-year period. In 2000, Wisnieski held the rank of 34,150 out of all surnames in the United States; however, by 2010 it had slipped to rank 36,630, an overall change of -7.26%. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw a slight decrease, going from 628 in 2000 to 610 in 2010, a reduction of -2.87%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010, down by -8.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,150 | #36,630 | -7.26% |
| Count | 628 | 610 | -2.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wisnieski
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wisnieski, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the overwhelming majority of people with this name identify as White. In 2000, about 96.97% identified as such, and although there was a slight decrease to 96.07% in 2010, this group still represents the vast majority. It's important to note that data for some groups, such as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as two or more races, were suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. Meanwhile, small increases were observed in three categories: Hispanic (from 0% to 1.31%), Black (from 0% to 0.82%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 0% to 1.15%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 96.07% | -0.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |