Explore the Family Name Wisowaty
The meaning of Wisowaty
Polish: variant of Wiszowaty, a nickname or perhaps topographic name from Old Polish wiszowaty ‘slender, stalk-like’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wisowaty in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wisowaty has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 76,465 in terms of popularity and had a proportion per 100k of 0.09. However, by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 93,921 and its proportion per 100k was reduced to 0.07. The count of individuals carrying the Wisowaty name also decreased from 234 in 2000 to 195 in 2010, indicating a decline of approximately 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,465 | #93,921 | -22.83% |
| Count | 234 | 195 | -16.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wisowaty
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Wisowaty surname identify as white. In 2000, this was true for 99.15% of individuals with this surname. By 2010, the percentage dipped slightly to 97.95%. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those belonging to two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or suppressed (S) for privacy in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.15% | 97.95% | -1.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |