Explore the Family Name Wach
The meaning of Wach
1. Polish and Sorbian: from a short form of any of various personal names beginning with Wa-, e.g. Polish Wacław (see Vaclav) and Wawrziniec (see Wawro). 2. German: from the medieval personal name Wahho (Old High German wachar, wakar) ‘vigilant, watchful’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jadwiga, Marzena, Piotr, Stanislaw, Wieslawa. German Aloys, Manfred, Orlo.
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How common is the last name Wach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Wach' has seen a marginal increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname ranked 28,751 in terms of popularity and increased slightly to rank 28,704 in 2010, representing a change of about 0.16%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by approximately 6.55% from 779 in 2000 to 830 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k decreased by 3.45%, from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,751 | #28,704 | 0.16% |
| Count | 779 | 830 | 6.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wach
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Wach' underwent some shifts from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of those with the surname identified as White (95.25% in 2000 down to 92.65% in 2010), there were noticeable increases in other ethnicities over the decade. Specifically, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 20.00%, from 0.90% to 1.08%. Individuals identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 33.33%, from 0.90% to 1.20%. The most significant growth was among those identifying as Hispanic, which saw a 54.86% increase from 2.57% to 3.98%. There were no changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.25% | 92.65% | -2.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.57% | 3.98% | 54.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.2% | 33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 1.08% | 20% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |