Explore the Family Name Wissmann
The meaning of Wissmann
German: 1. nickname from Middle High German, Middle Low German wis ‘sure, safe, reliable’ + man ‘man’. 2. variant of Wisse, with the addition of Middle Low German man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt, Rudi, Siegfried, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Wissmann in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wissmann has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the name ranked as the 47,026th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen slightly to the 48,717th position, marking a 3.6% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals with the Wissman surname increased marginally from 425 in 2000 to 433 in 2010, an increase of 1.88%. The proportion of Wissmans per 100k people also saw a minor decline of 6.25%, dropping from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #48,717 | -3.6% |
| Count | 425 | 433 | 1.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wissmann
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Wissmann surname identify as White. This group saw a slight decrease from 98.82% in 2000 to 96.30% in 2010. During the same period, no Wissmann identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The data for 2010 did show some shift towards more racial diversity among Wissmanns, with 1.85% identifying as Hispanic and 1.15% acknowledging two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.82% | 96.3% | -2.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |