Explore the Family Name Wuensche
The meaning of Wuensche
1. variant of Wünsch (see Wuensch). 2. habitational name for someone from a place in Saxony called Wunscha. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Gerhard, Helmut, Reinhard.German (Wünsche):
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How common is the last name Wuensche in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wuensche saw a modest rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Specifically, its rank improved from 88,461 to 86,645, marking a 2.05 percent change. The count of individuals with the Wuensche surname also increased during this period, going from 195 to 215 persons, a significant increase of over 10 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained static at 0.07, showing that while the number of individuals with this surname grew, it did so in line with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,461 | #86,645 | 2.05% |
| Count | 195 | 215 | 10.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wuensche
Regarding the ethnic identity of those with the Wuensche surname, figures from the Decennial U.S. Census reveal that it is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.44 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 96.74 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Similarly, there were no reports of this surname appearing among those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 96.74% | -0.72% |
| 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% |