Explore the Family Name Waddles
The meaning of Waddles
Altered form of Scottish or English Waddle, with the addition of excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Waddles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Waddles has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 55,481 in popularity and in 2010, it dropped to 56,310, a change of -1.49 percent. However, the number of individuals with the Waddles surname increased from 346 to 363 during the same period, indicating a growth of 4.91 percent. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100k population decreased by 7.69 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #56,310 | -1.49% |
| Count | 346 | 363 | 4.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waddles
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Waddles, it's worth noting that the data is drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census. As of 2010, the most common ethnicity linked to this surname is Black (52.07% of all Waddles), followed by White (39.67%). Both ethnicities experienced slight decreases from 2000 to 2010, with changes of -1.55 percent and -0.53 percent respectively. The proportion of people identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase of 39.10 percent, rising from 3.76 percent in 2000 to 5.23 percent in 2010. The Hispanic representation fell dramatically, dropping by 52.25 percent. There were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent reported with the Waddles surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 52.89% | 52.07% | -1.55% |
| White | 39.88% | 39.67% | -0.53% |
| Two or More Races | 3.76% | 5.23% | 39.1% |
| Hispanic | 2.89% | 1.38% | -52.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |