Explore the Family Name Wisz
The meaning of Wisz
Polish: 1. from a pet form of Wisław, Wiktor, or another personal name beginning with Wi-. 2. topographic name from wisz ‘thicket’.
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How common is the last name Wisz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wisz experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wisz was ranked 46,426th most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 56,836th place, marking a decline of 22.42%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 432 in 2000 to 359 in 2010, a drop of approximately 16.9%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Wisz per 100,000 U.S. residents fell by 25%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,426 | #56,836 | -22.42% |
| Count | 432 | 359 | -16.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wisz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wisz has remained fairly consistent over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with this group representing 98.84% of those named Wisz in 2000 and slightly lower at 98.05% in 2010. The change signifies a marginal dip of 0.80%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Likewise, there were no reported cases of individuals with the Wisz surname identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.84% | 98.05% | -0.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |