Explore the Family Name Wagman
The meaning of Wagman
1. Americanized form of South German Wagmann, and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname: occupational name for an inspector of weights and measures (see Wager). Compare Wagemann. 2. Possibly also Dutch: occupational name for a carter or cartwright. This surname is almost extinct in the Netherlands. Compare Wagenaar. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Izy, Fira, Hyman, Meyer, Sura.
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How common is the last name Wagman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wagman saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 21,880, but by 2010 it had fallen to 23,662, a change of -8.14%. The actual count of individuals with the Wagman surname also decreased from 1,107 to 1,071 during this period, representing a negative change of -3.25%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals identified as Wagman per 100,000 people dropped 12.2%, from 0.41 to 0.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,880 | #23,662 | -8.14% |
| Count | 1,107 | 1,071 | -3.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.36 | -12.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wagman
Regarding ethnicity, the Census data reveals changes in the ethnic background of people carrying the Wagman surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.54% to 0.75%, an increase of 38.89%. There was also a significant increase among those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.63% to 2.52%, a change of 54.60%. Conversely, there was a small decline in those identifying as White, from 95.75% to 94.02%, a drop of -1.81%. Interestingly, 2010 marked the first time some individuals with the Wagman surname identified as Black (0.47%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.56%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.75% | 94.02% | -1.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 2.52% | 54.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 1.68% | -7.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.75% | 38.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |