Explore the Family Name Waechter
The meaning of Waechter
German (also Wächter): see Wachter. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Alfons, Ernst, Fritz, Manfred, Otto.
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How common is the last name Waechter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Waechter saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 20,778, which fell to 22,281 by 2010, indicating a 7.23% drop. The number of individuals with this last name also decreased, from 1,182 in 2000 to 1,157 in 2010, a 2.12% decline. Similarly, the proportion per 100k people carrying the Waechter surname dipped by 11.36%, from 0.44 in 2000 to 0.39 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,778 | #22,281 | -7.23% |
| Count | 1,182 | 1,157 | -2.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.39 | -11.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waechter
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Waechter surname, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, a majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a small decrease of 0.49%. In contrast, those identifying with two or more races increased by 47.37%, while the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander dropped by 15.69%. There was also a slight increase in the Hispanic population, up 14.71% from 2000 to 2010. No change was recorded in the Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 97.49% | -0.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 1.12% | 47.37% |
| Hispanic | 0.68% | 0.78% | 14.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 0.43% | -15.69% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |