Explore the Family Name Wachal
The meaning of Wachal
Polish: derivative of Wach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wachal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Wachal" experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, with its rank falling by 1.58% from 64,572 to 65,593. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this name increased by 4.86%, from 288 to 302. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 9.09%, reflecting a shift from 0.11 to 0.10.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #65,593 | -1.58% |
| Count | 288 | 302 | 4.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wachal
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that the majority of those carrying the Wachal surname identify as White. There was a minor decrease of 0.59% in this group between 2000 and 2010, moving from 98.26% to 97.68%. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within the same timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.26% | 97.68% | -0.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |