Explore the Family Name Wactor
The meaning of Wactor
Americanized form of German Wächter (see Wachter) or Wechter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wactor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wactor has seen a slight decline. In 2000, Wactor ranked 50,261 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 this rank fell to 54,296, marking an 8.03% decrease. The count of individuals with the surname also declined slightly from 391 in 2000 to 380 in 2010, a drop of 2.81%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.14%, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #54,296 | -8.03% |
| Count | 391 | 380 | -2.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wactor
On the subject of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname Wactor identify as White or Black. In 2000, 53.96% identified as White, and by 2010 this had slightly decreased by 1.98% to 52.89%. Those identifying as Black made up 41.18% in 2000, with an increase by 6.07% in 2010 to 43.68%. The number of individuals who identified as Hispanic decreased by 17.58% over the decade from 2.56% to 2.11%. Interestingly, the census recorded no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races went from 2.05% in 2000 down to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.96% | 52.89% | -1.98% |
| Black | 41.18% | 43.68% | 6.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.56% | 2.11% | -17.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |