Explore the Family Name Wissman
The meaning of Wissman
Americanized form of German Wissmann. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Guenter, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wissman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wissman has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 22,654 with 1,059 counts and had a proportion of 0.39 per 100,000. By 2010, the rank slipped to 24,629 with counts decreasing to 1,014, leading to a drop in proportion to 0.34 per 100,000. This represents an overall change of -8.72 in ranking, -4.25 in count, and -12.82 in proportion.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,654 | #24,629 | -8.72% |
| Count | 1,059 | 1,014 | -4.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.34 | -12.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wissman
The Ethnicity profile of the Wissman surname underwent a few changes within the same decade, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage representation of individuals who identify as white slightly increased from 95.66% in 2000 to 95.96% in 2010. There was also a moderate increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.79% to 1.97%. The data marked a decline for those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 1.89% to 1.28%. Interestingly, there were no Wissmans who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, Asian/Pacific Islanders made up 0.49% of the ethnic identity associated with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 95.96% | 0.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 1.97% | 10.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 1.28% | -32.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |