2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Wraspir
A habitational surname derived from a placename meaning someone who came from a place with thorny bushes or brambles.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Wraspir. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Wraspir surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Wraspir in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Wraspir, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Wraspir
The surname Wraspir appears to have its origins in Central Europe, specifically within the regions that were historically part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, such as present-day Austria, Hungary, and Czechia. The etymology of the name suggests a linkage to Slavic roots, with a potential derivation from words related to weaving or craftsmanship, common in these areas during medieval times. Another possibility is the connection to local dialects and the influence of Germanic languages, which might have infused the original Slavic name with new phonetic elements over centuries.
The Wraspir surname does not have extensive documentation in early manuscripts or records. This makes pinpointing its oldest origins more challenging. However, it is believed to have been first recorded in the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century, as families began adopting hereditary surnames. For instance, a mention of a Johann Wraspir appears in a 1473 record from the Bohemian region, indicating that the name was in use among local inhabitants.
During the 16th century, the name Wraspir appears sporadically in tax records and legal documents. A notable bearer, Georg Wraspir, was recorded as having been born in 1510 in a small village near what is now Moravia, and he was a craftsman by trade. His family demonstrates the typical profession-based evolution of surnames prevalent during that time. As communities grew more stable and established, surnames like Wraspir were used to identify individuals within societal and legal frameworks.
Moving into the 18th century, another reference to the name can be found within military records. Franz Wraspir, born in 1732, served in the Austro-Hungarian army during the War of Austrian Succession. Franz Wraspir's military service was notable because it represents the increased mobility of families and the dispersal of the name beyond small village settings. This also reflects the broader patterns of migration and settlement within the empire’s extensive borders.
In the 19th century, as documentation became more comprehensive, several other individuals with the surname Wraspir emerge historically. For example, Karl Wraspir, born in 1820, was an early industrialist who contributed to the rail industry in what is now Austria. His innovations and entrepreneurial spirit were documented in economic records of the time, marking him as a significant figure within the region's industrial evolution.
Another bearer, Helena Wraspir, born in 1856, gained recognition for her philanthropic efforts in Prague, where she established a series of charitable institutions aimed at supporting orphaned children and the poor. Her contributions were widely acknowledged in the charitable circles of her time, demonstrating the social influence and respect garnered by individuals carrying the Wraspir name.
Throughout history, the Wraspir surname has primarily remained concentrated in Central Europe but has seen occasional instances of migration. The name has adapted and evolved alongside the cultural and linguistic shifts within these regions, bearing testimony to the rich and complex heritage of Central European families and their enduring legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Wraspir
Among Census respondents with the surname Wraspir, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Wraspir bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Wraspir surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.7% · 98
- Two or more races4.6% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Wraspir
Wraspir appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
+15 bearers (+13.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,163 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-16 bearers (-12.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,342 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+13.8%) | Up 5,163 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-12.9%) | Down 15,342 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Wraspir surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #135,593 | #150,935 | -11.3% |
| Count | 124 | 108 | -12.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Wraspir bearers went from 124 to 108 (-12.9% change). The surname moved down 15,342 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #150,935.
FAQ
Wraspir surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Wraspir?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Wraspir. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Wraspir?
Wraspir ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Wraspir. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Wraspir.
Has Wraspir become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Wraspir went from 124 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 16 (-12.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Wraspir?
Among Census respondents with the surname Wraspir, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic (2.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Wraspir in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.7% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Wraspir appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.7%), Two or More Races (4.6%), Hispanic (2.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Wraspir (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Wraspir mean?
A habitational surname derived from a placename meaning someone who came from a place with thorny bushes or brambles. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Wraspir (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Wraspir?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.