Explore the Family Name Wachowiak
The meaning of Wachowiak
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Wach.
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How common is the last name Wachowiak in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wachowiak has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 31,704th in popularity, falling to 33,645th place by 2010 — a decrease of 6.12%. The number of people with the Wachowiak surname also decreased from 689 in 2000 to 677 in 2010, a reduction of approximately 1.74%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a drop of 11.54% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,704 | #33,645 | -6.12% |
| Count | 689 | 677 | -1.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wachowiak
The Decennial U.S. Census data also gives us insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Wachowiak surname. Between 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this last name identified as White, although their proportion dropped slightly from 97.10% to 94.68%. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 2.03% to 2.81%, a rise of 38.42%. Additionally, two new categories appeared in 2010: individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races, at 0.89% and 1.18% respectively. No individuals with the Wachowiak surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 94.68% | -2.49% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 2.81% | 38.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |