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

Wassam, 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 Wassam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wassam in America

Wassam is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wassam surname appeared 189 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 Wassam.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wassam 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 Wassam

The surname Wassam has its origins in England, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "wassyngham," meaning "the homestead on the marsh or watery place." This suggests that the name may have originated in areas with marshlands or wetlands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Wassam can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire from 1194, where a certain William de Wassyngham is mentioned. This document is a record of financial transactions and accounts for the county during that time period.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various spellings, such as Wassyngham, Wasseham, and Wassam, reflecting the evolving nature of surnames and the variations in spelling and pronunciation across different regions.

The Wassam name has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such person was John Wassam, a wealthy merchant from Bristol, England, who lived in the late 15th century. He played a significant role in the city's trade and economy during that time.

Another notable figure was Sir Thomas Wassam, a military officer who served in the English Civil War during the 17th century. He fought for the Royalist cause and was knighted for his services to King Charles I.

In the 18th century, a prominent individual bearing the Wassam surname was William Wassam, a renowned architect from London. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including St. George's Church in Bloomsbury and the Old Bury Theatre in Suffolk.

The 19th century saw the emergence of Charles Wassam, a prolific author and poet from Yorkshire. He published numerous works of poetry and prose, and his writings often explored themes of nature and the rural English countryside.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the contributions of Emily Wassam, a pioneering educator and women's rights advocate from the early 20th century. She founded several schools for girls and fought tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for women in her time.

These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals bearing the Wassam surname throughout history, reflecting the rich tapestry of this name's legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wassam

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

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 Wassam 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 Wassam 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 Wassam was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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