Explore the Family Name Vawter
The meaning of Vawter
English: habitational name from Vautorte in Mayenne, France. This surname has apparently died out in Britain. Compare Vaughter and Vauter. History: The American Vawters trace their origin to Bartholomew Vawter who is said to have come to North America from Plymouth, England. He married Winifred Hodgson c.1690 in Essex County, VA, and died in Tappahannock, Essex County, c.1717.
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How common is the last name Vawter in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vawter has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 15,384th most common and was carried by 1,751 individuals in the United States. By 2010, it had fallen to 16,662nd most common, with a count of 1,719 individuals representing a change of -8.31% in rank and a -1.83% in total count. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.65 to 0.58, which represents a -10.77% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,384 | #16,662 | -8.31% |
| Count | 1,751 | 1,719 | -1.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.58 | -10.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vawter
The ethnic identity associated with the Vawter surname underwent some shifts during the same period, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest increase was seen in the Hispanic representation, rising by 63.16% from 1.14% in 2000 to 1.86% in 2010. Similarly, the Asian/Pacific Islander group rose by 34.78%, albeit from a smaller base (0.69% to 0.93%). The representation of two or more races increased slightly by 8.25% from 0.97% to 1.05%. Meanwhile, the Vawter surname saw a slight increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 0.40% to 0.41% (2.5% change). Notably, there was a decrease in both Black (-25.4%) and White (-0.92%) individuals carrying the Vawter surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 95.29% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.86% | 63.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.05% | 8.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 0.93% | 34.78% |
| Black | 0.63% | 0.47% | -25.4% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0.41% | 2.5% |