Explore the Family Name Wagenblast
The meaning of Wagenblast
German: nickname for a hothead, meaning ‘risk a fight’ (Middle High German wagen ‘to risk’, blāst ‘discord’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wagenblast in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wagenblast has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 67,113th in frequency and by 2010, it had improved to the 65,066th spot indicating a 3.05% change in ranking. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased during this period from 275 to 305, marking a 10.91% increase. However, the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #65,066 | 3.05% |
| Count | 275 | 305 | 10.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wagenblast
When considering the ethnic identity of those with the Wagenblast surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed that overwhelmingly they identified as White, with 98.55% in 2000 and 98.03% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The small decrease in the percentage of white identification - a drop of 0.53% - might suggest minor diversification in the ethnicity associated with the surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.55% | 98.03% | -0.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |