Explore the Family Name Wachowski
The meaning of Wachowski
Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Wachów or Wachowice in Opole Voivodeship. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Jaroslaw, Kasmier, Piotr, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Wachowski in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wachowski has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 33,782nd in commonality, while in 2010 it rose slightly to rank 33,596th. This represents a modest change of 0.55%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased during this period, from 636 in 2000 to 678 in 2010, marking an increase of 6.6%. However, when represented as a proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of the surname Wachowski decreased by 4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,782 | #33,596 | 0.55% |
| Count | 636 | 678 | 6.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wachowski
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Wachowski predominantly leans towards White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.27% of those bearing the surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 96.02% in 2010. There were some changes regarding other ethnic identities over this decade. For instance, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from none in 2000 to 1.18% in 2010. Similarly, those claiming two or more races increased significantly from 0.94% in 2000 to 1.77% in 2010, marking an 88.30% change. During the same time period, those identifying as Hispanic emerged, going from zero to 0.88%. The proportions identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.27% | 96.02% | -2.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 1.77% | 88.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |