Explore the Family Name Woessner
The meaning of Woessner
German (Wössner): variant of Wessner. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Gerhard, Heinz, Otto, Ruediger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Woessner in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Woessner has seen minor fluctuations from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 19,136 in popularity and rose slightly to 19,976 by 2010, marking a decrease of 4.39%. The number of individuals carrying the surname also increased marginally over this period, from 1,314 in 2000 to 1,342 in 2010, demonstrating a growth of 2.13%. However, the proportion per 100k population saw a minor drop, from 0.49 to 0.45, indicating a decrease of 8.16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,136 | #19,976 | -4.39% |
| Count | 1,314 | 1,342 | 2.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.45 | -8.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woessner
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Woessner is predominantly White, with the Census showing a slight decrease from 95.81% in 2000 to 95.23% in 2010. The data also displays a significant increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.67% in 2000 to 2.46% in 2010, a change of 47.31%. Conversely, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 39.34%, from 0.61% to 0.37%. The percentage of people identifying as two or more ethnicities showed negligible growth from 1.45% to 1.49%. Notably, there were no persons identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in the 2010 census for this surname; the data was either suppressed or there were none.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.81% | 95.23% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.46% | 47.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.49% | 2.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.37% | -39.34% |
| Black | 0.46% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |