Explore the Family Name Wagers
The meaning of Wagers
English and German: variant of Wager.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wagers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Wagers" has seen minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 8,704 in popularity and slightly declined by 5.73% to a rank of 9,203 in 2010. The count also increased from 3,476 to 3,544 during this period, marking an increase of 1.96%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 6.98%, moving from 1.29 in 2000 to 1.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,704 | #9,203 | -5.73% |
| Count | 3,476 | 3,544 | 1.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.29 | 1.2 | -6.98% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wagers
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Wagers," it's evident that there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of those with the Wagers surname, though the percentage decreased slightly from 96.63% in 2000 to 95.57% in 2010. Representation of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black also decreased. Notably, the Hispanic representation increased by 84.62%, although still only making up 1.44% of the total in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities saw a significant increase of 54.81%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native identification remained virtually unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 95.57% | -1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.61% | 54.81% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 1.44% | 84.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.01% | 1.02% | 0.99% |
| Black | 0.35% | 0.23% | -34.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.14% | -30% |