Explore the Family Name Wagar
The meaning of Wagar
Altered form of German Wager.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wagar in the United States?
The surname Wagar, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,128, while in 2010 it dropped slightly to rank 17,176, indicating a change of -0.28. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 7.92%, from 1,528 in 2000 to 1,649 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also decreased marginally from 0.57 to 0.56.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,128 | #17,176 | -0.28% |
| Count | 1,528 | 1,649 | 7.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.56 | -1.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wagar
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts within the Wagar family. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, jumping from 3.60% in 2000 to 7.03% in 2010. Hispanic representation also saw significant growth at 107.21%, increasing from 1.11% to 2.30%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native showed a modest increase from 0.46% to 0.55%. However, there was a decrease among those identifying as White, dropping from 92.28% to 88.24%, and Black, falling from 0.92% to 0.36%. Individuals identifying with two or more races also decreased slightly from 1.64% to 1.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.28% | 88.24% | -4.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.6% | 7.03% | 95.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 2.3% | 107.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 1.52% | -7.32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.46% | 0.55% | 19.57% |
| Black | 0.92% | 0.36% | -60.87% |