Explore the Family Name Wagenaar
The meaning of Wagenaar
Dutch: occupational name for a carter or cartwright, from Middle Dutch waghenare. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Andries, Dirk.
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How common is the last name Wagenaar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Wagenaar" has seen a slight increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 47,308 in terms of commonality and rose to rank 47,006 by 2010, indicating a 0.64% rise. The number of individuals with this last name also increased during this time frame, from 422 to 452, showing a growth of 7.11%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people witnessed a minor decline of -6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,308 | #47,006 | 0.64% |
| Count | 422 | 452 | 7.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wagenaar
Looking at the ethnicity breakdown of the surname "Wagenaar", we can see some notable changes from 2000 to 2010. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of Wagenaars identify as White, accounting for 96.45% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.58% in 2010. There has been a noticeable increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, from 1.42% to 1.77% during the same period. Interestingly, while there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as two or more races or Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, these categories accounted for 1.33% and 1.11%, respectively. The percentage of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained steady at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 95.58% | -0.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.42% | 1.77% | 24.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |