Explore the Family Name Wachowicz
The meaning of Wachowicz
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Wach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wachowicz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wachowicz saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 71,143rd in prevalence, and by 2010, it had fallen slightly to 72,771st place, marking a decrease of 2.29 percent. Despite this, the number of individuals carrying this surname increased from 256 to 267, which is an increase of 4.3 percent. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #72,771 | -2.29% |
| Count | 256 | 267 | 4.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wachowicz
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that individuals with the surname Wachowicz are predominantly of White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.44 percent of those with this surname identified as White, and this figure decreased slightly to 97 percent in 2010. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities over the decade. However, there was a notable increase in the Hispanic representation, which went from zero in 2000 to 2.62 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.44% | 97% | -1.46% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.62% | 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% |