Explore the Family Name Wysinger
The meaning of Wysinger
Americanized form of German Weissinger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wysinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wysinger has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 51,809th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had risen slightly to become the 51,512th most popular. This represents a popularity increase of 0.57%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, from 377 in 2000 to 404 in 2010, an increase of 7.16%. However, its overall proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #51,512 | 0.57% |
| Count | 377 | 404 | 7.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wysinger
Regarding ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Wysinger surname identify as Black, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 91.25% identified as Black, which increased to 92.08% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased significantly from 6.10% in 2000 to 3.96% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 1.86% in 2000 to 2.23% in 2010. Lastly, the census reported the emergence of a small Hispanic population among the Wysingers between the two censuses, while the proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 91.25% | 92.08% | 0.91% |
| White | 6.1% | 3.96% | -35.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 2.23% | 19.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |