Explore the Family Name Wacht
The meaning of Wacht
German and Dutch: occupational name, a short form of Wachter, for a watchman, guard.
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How common is the last name Wacht in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wacht has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 68,782nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 75,317th. This represents a change of -9.5 in ranks. The overall count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this time period from 267 to 256, marking a change of -4.12. The proportion of people per 100,000 with this surname experienced a minor decrease in this decade as well, going from 0.1 to 0.09, a negative change of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #75,317 | -9.5% |
| Count | 267 | 256 | -4.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wacht
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Wacht identify as White. In 2000, this demographic represented 96.25% of the population with this surname, and it slightly increased to 96.88% by 2010. In 2000, 1.87% identified as Hispanic, however, this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. Interestingly, there was an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 2.34% of individuals with the surname Wacht, where there were none reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 96.88% | 0.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |