Explore the Family Name Wisnoski
The meaning of Wisnoski
Americanized form of Polish Wiśniowski (see Wisniowski).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wisnoski in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wisnoski saw a slight decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,880th in terms of frequency, slipping slightly to 55,121st by 2010. This represents a modest shift of -0.44%. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 6.27% during this period, from 351 to 373. The proportion per 100k of the population remained consistent at 0.13 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #55,121 | -0.44% |
| Count | 351 | 373 | 6.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wisnoski
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Wisnoski surname identify as White. In 2000, this group made up 96.87% of all Wisnoskis, dropping slightly to 95.71% by 2010. The percentage of Wisnoskis identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, moving from 1.99% in 2000 to 2.95% in 2010 - a rise of 48.24%. There were no recorded cases of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 95.71% | -1.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 2.95% | 48.24% |
| 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% |