Explore the Family Name Waak
The meaning of Waak
German: variant of Waack.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Waak in the United States?
The surname Waak, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 66,878 and dropped to 71,265 by 2010, marking a decline of 6.56%. The actual count of individuals with the surname also decreased slightly from 276 in 2000 to 274 in 2010, a marginal decrease of 0.72%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Waak per 100,000 people fell by 10% from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #71,265 | -6.56% |
| Count | 276 | 274 | -0.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waak
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Waak identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 96.74%, decreasing slightly to 95.99% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, from 1.81% in 2000 to 2.92% in 2010, a rise of 61.33%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Waak surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 95.99% | -0.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 2.92% | 61.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |