Explore the Family Name Wagener
The meaning of Wagener
German: variant of Wagner. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Fritz, Arno, Bernhard, Dieter, Horst, Johann, Klaus, Kurt, Matthias, Willi.
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How common is the last name Wagener in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Wagener' has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 15,775 and by 2010, it had fallen to 17,359, representing a change of -10.04%. The actual count of people with this surname also fell from 1,697 in 2000 to 1,627 in 2010, marking a drop of -4.12%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -12.7% from 0.63 to 0.55.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,775 | #17,359 | -10.04% |
| Count | 1,697 | 1,627 | -4.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.55 | -12.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wagener
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Wagener' has shown some shifts from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. White individuals made up the largest proportion, dropping slightly from 95.93% in 2000 to 94.16% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but these groups appeared in 2010, comprising 0.49% and 0.61% of the total respectively. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races increased from 1.12% to 1.72%, a rise of 53.57%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population saw a considerable increase of 65.38%, from 1.30% to 2.15%. Lastly, the black demographic experienced a minor increase from 0.82% to 0.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 94.16% | -1.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 2.15% | 65.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.72% | 53.57% |
| Black | 0.82% | 0.86% | 4.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |