Find out how popular the last name Waisman is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Waisman.

Waisman, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Waisman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Waisman in America

Waisman is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Waisman surname appeared 145 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Waisman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Waisman to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Waisman

The surname WAISMAN is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German word "weiseman" or "wiseman," which means "wise man" or "learned man." This surname dates back to the late medieval period when it was used to identify individuals who possessed knowledge or wisdom.

The earliest recorded instances of the name WAISMAN can be found in various German regions, particularly in areas like Bavaria and Saxony, where surnames began to emerge in the 12th and 13th centuries. It is believed that the name was initially bestowed upon scholars, academics, or individuals known for their intellect and wisdom within their communities.

Historical records from the 15th century mention a Johannes Waisman, a prominent scholar and theologian from the city of Nuremberg, who authored several treatises on religious subjects. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Hans Waisman served as a magistrate in the city of Dresden and played a significant role in local governance.

The name WAISMAN also appears in several manuscripts and chronicles from the 16th and 17th centuries, often associated with individuals involved in academic or intellectual pursuits. One such example is Johann Waisman (1556-1622), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Leipzig, who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Wilhelm Waisman (1718-1792) gained recognition as a philosopher and writer, authoring several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy. His writings were widely circulated and studied in various academic circles across Germany.

Another notable individual with the surname WAISMAN was Karl Waisman (1862-1935), a German linguist and philologist who specialized in the study of ancient languages and their origins. His extensive research and publications on the subject earned him widespread acclaim within the academic community of his time.

As the name spread beyond German borders, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Weissman, Weisman, and Wiseman, reflecting the phonetic adaptations in different regions. However, the core meaning and essence of the name, associated with wisdom and learning, remained intact throughout its historical journey.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Waisman

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Waisman.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Waisman was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Waisman has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Waisman was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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