Explore the Family Name Wisor
The meaning of Wisor
Polish: from dialect wisor, a variant of wisior ‘pendant’, or from wiszor ‘stamp’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wisor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wisor dropped in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 27,313 to 29,878, indicating a 9.39% decline. Furthermore, the count of individuals bearing the Wisor surname also saw a decrease from 832 to 786, representing a drop of 5.53%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the census noted a decrease from 0.31 to 0.27, marking down by 12.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,313 | #29,878 | -9.39% |
| Count | 832 | 786 | -5.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.27 | -12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wisor
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wisor has remained somewhat consistent, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the vast majority (97.6%) of those with this surname identified as White, with only a slight drop to 96.18% by 2010. During the same period, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.2% to 1.53%, marking an increase of 27.5%. Interestingly, the 2010 Census showed that a small proportion of individuals with the surname Wisor identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and as belonging to two or more races, changes from 2000 when these categories were not represented at all. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 96.18% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.53% | 27.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |