Explore the Family Name Waggle
The meaning of Waggle
1. Possibly an Americanized form of Norwegian Wagle or Vagle. 2. Possibly an Americanized form of Swiss German Wägli or of its variant Wägeli (see Wagley 1).
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How common is the last name Waggle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Waggle held a rank of 48,963 in popularity in 2000, which slightly decreased to 52,037 in 2010, marking a -6.28% change. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a minor decrease from 404 in 2000 to 399 in 2010 (-1.24%). Similarly, the proportion of people with the Waggle surname per 100k slightly declined from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, indicating a -6.67% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,963 | #52,037 | -6.28% |
| Count | 404 | 399 | -1.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waggle
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that in 2000, the majority of the Waggles identified as White (94.06%), and this tendency continued into 2010, where 92.98% identified as such, marking a slight decrease of -1.15%. The percentage of those identifying as Two or more races saw a significant increase from 1.24% in 2000 to 2.51% in 2010 (+102.42%). There was also an increase in American Indian and Alaskan Native representation from 1.49% to 1.75% (+17.45%). Hispanic representation slightly decreased from 2.48% to 2.26% (-8.87%). Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.06% | 92.98% | -1.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 2.51% | 102.42% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 2.26% | -8.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.49% | 1.75% | 17.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |