Explore the Family Name Wiswell
The meaning of Wiswell
English (Lancashire): habitational name from Wiswell in Lancashire. The placename probably derives from a lost river name Wise (from Old English wise ‘river, swamp’) + Old English wella ‘well, spring, stream’.
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How common is the last name Wiswell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wiswell saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 24,663rd most popular, dropping to 27,303rd in 2010, a 10.7% decrease. The number of people with this surname also declined by 6.74%, from 949 to 885. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.35 named Wiswell in 2000, decreasing to 0.3 in 2010, a 14.29% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,663 | #27,303 | -10.7% |
| Count | 949 | 885 | -6.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.3 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiswell
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wiswell, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identified as White, with 95.89% in 2000 slightly decreasing to 95.82% in 2010. The second largest group was Hispanic, which grew by 24.50% from 2.00% in 2000 to 2.49% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races increased by 43.16%, although they only made up 1.36% of the total in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. There was a small percentage (0.84%) who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but this dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 95.82% | -0.07% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2.49% | 24.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.36% | 43.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.84% | 0% | 0% |