Explore the Family Name Wagenman
The meaning of Wagenman
Americanized form of German Wagenmann: occupational name from Middle High German wagenman ‘hauler, wagoner’. Some characteristic forenames: German Gottlieb, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wagenman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wagenman decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,008 in terms of commonness among surnames, but fell to a rank of 69,793 by 2010 - a change of -9.04%. The count of individuals with this surname likewise fell from 291 in 2000 to 281 in 2010, indicating a -3.44% decrease. Accordingly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by -9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #69,793 | -9.04% |
| Count | 291 | 281 | -3.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wagenman
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows shifts between 2000 and 2010 for those carrying the Wagenman surname. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic both dropped to zero by 2010. However, more people identified as being of two or more races in 2010 (5.34%) compared to 2000 (2.06%), reflecting a notable increase of 159.22%. White remains the predominant ethnic identity at 91.46% in 2010, albeit slightly down from 91.75% in 2000. Individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a modest increase from 2.06% to 2.49%. No individuals under this surname were identified as Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.75% | 91.46% | -0.32% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 5.34% | 159.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.06% | 2.49% | 20.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.41% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |