Explore the Family Name Wissner
The meaning of Wissner
German: variant of Wisner. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Horst.
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How common is the last name Wissner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wissner saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked as the 45,829th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 50,564th rank, marking a decrease of 10.33%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Wissner surname decreased from 439 in 2000 to 413 in 2010, representing a drop of 5.92%. The proportion of individuals with the Wissner surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 12.5%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,829 | #50,564 | -10.33% |
| Count | 439 | 413 | -5.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wissner
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Wissner surname identified as White, with an increase from 97.95% in 2000 to 98.06% in 2010. However, the census does reflect some diversity within this group. There was a notable change in the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races, increasing from 0% in 2000 to 1.21% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.14% in 2000 to none in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.95% | 98.06% | 0.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |