Explore the Family Name De Waard
The meaning of De Waard
Dutch: variant of De Weerd. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Gerrit, Aart, Dirk, Frans, Gerritt, Klaas. German Armin.
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How common is the last name De Waard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname De Waard saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 46,331 in terms of popularity in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 49,824, marking a 7.54% drop. During this same period, the count of individuals with the surname also decreased from 433 to 421, a decline of 2.77%. Consequently, for every 100,000 people in the US, the proportion with the last name De Waard fell from 0.16 to 0.14, a decline of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,331 | #49,824 | -7.54% |
| Count | 433 | 421 | -2.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Waard
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the surname De Waard identify as White - this percentage slightly increased from 95.61% in 2000 to 95.72% in 2010. In the same decade, the representation of the surname among those identifying with two or more races experienced a decrease of 43.70%, shifting from 2.54% to 1.43%. Additionally, there was an emergence of De Waard among Asian/Pacific Islanders, moving from 0% in 2000 to 1.43% in 2010. There were no changes in the representation of the surname among those who identify as Hispanic, Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.61% | 95.72% | 0.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.54% | 1.43% | -43.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |