Explore the Family Name Wussow

The meaning of Wussow

German: habitational name from any of several places so named, notably in Pomerania. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erna, Ewald.

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How common is the last name Wussow in the United States?

Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wussow has seen a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 43,463rd most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 48,995th spot, representing a decline of 12.73%. The total number of people with the Wussow surname also decreased during this period, from 468 in 2000 to 430 in 2010, marking an 8.12% decrease. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.17 to 0.15, a fall of 11.76%.

20002010Change
Rank#43,463#48,995-12.73%
Count468430-8.12%
Proportion per 100k0.170.15-11.76%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wussow

Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the Wussow surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.44% in 2000 to 95.12% in 2010. During the same period, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.92% in 2000 to 3.49% in 2010, an increase of 81.77%. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. It's also worth noting that no individuals reported having two or more racial identities during this time frame.

20002010Change
White97.44%95.12%-2.38%
Hispanic1.92%3.49%81.77%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%