Explore the Family Name Wacha
The meaning of Wacha
1. Polish: variant of Wach. 2. Germanized form of Czech Vácha (see Vacha).
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How common is the last name Wacha in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wacha saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 46,153rd most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it slid to the 47,186th spot, marking a decrease of 2.24 percent. Despite its drop in rank, the number of people with this surname actually increased from 435 in 2000 to 450 in 2010, a growth of 3.45 percent. However, when viewed in proportion to the U.S. population, the prevalence of the Wacha surname decreased by 6.25 percent per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #47,186 | -2.24% |
| Count | 435 | 450 | 3.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wacha
Turning to ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Wacha identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this group accounted for 97.47 percent of all Wachas, but saw a slight decrease to 95.78 percent in 2010. There was no recorded data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as having two or more races in either census year. It's important to note that in 2010, a small percentage (2 percent) of individuals with the Wacha surname began identifying as Hispanic. All other ethnic identities remained at zero, or were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.47% | 95.78% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| 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% |