Explore the Family Name Wacasey
The meaning of Wacasey
Variant of Wacaser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wacasey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Wacasey' has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname elevated from 92217 in 2000 to 87335 in 2010, a change of 5.29%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also rose by 15.14% from 185 to 213 individuals. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,217 | #87,335 | 5.29% |
| Count | 185 | 213 | 15.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wacasey
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of the individuals with the Wacasey surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 90.81% to 81.69%. The Hispanic representation within the Wacasey surname holders saw the largest growth of 230.37%, increasing from 2.70% to 8.92%. Those identifying as Black also increased by 30.56% over the decade. Additionally, there was a slight increase of 21.85% in individuals who identified with two or more races. No individuals reported themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.81% | 81.69% | -10.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 8.92% | 230.37% |
| Black | 3.24% | 4.23% | 30.56% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% | 3.29% | 21.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |