Explore the Family Name Wiswall
The meaning of Wiswall
English (Lancashire): variant of Wiswell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wiswall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wiswall has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Wiswall ranked 62,396 in terms of popularity and fell to rank 66,164 by 2010, reflecting a change of -6.04%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a marginal decline of -0.33% during this period, dropping from 300 to 299. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Wiswall surname per 100,000 people also dropped by -9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #66,164 | -6.04% |
| Count | 300 | 299 | -0.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiswall
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Wiswall surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, with percentages remaining steady at around 94.67% in 2000 and 94.65% in 2010. There was a notable rise in the percentage of those who identify with two or more races, increasing by 43.35% from 2.33% in 2000 to 3.34% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic dropped completely from 2.00% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. The data recorded no individuals with the Wiswall surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.67% | 94.65% | -0.02% |
| Two or More Races | 2.33% | 3.34% | 43.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |