Explore the Family Name Wagschal
The meaning of Wagschal
German: metonymic occupational name for a weigher or scale master at the city scales, from Middle High German wāgeschale ‘scale’.
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How common is the last name Wagschal in the United States?
The surname Wagschal saw a significant increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Wagschal ranked 71,372 in terms of frequency but jumped to 48,800 by 2010, a rise of nearly 32%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew substantially during this timeframe, from 255 in 2000 to 432 in 2010, marking an increase of over 69%. The proportion per 100,000 people likewise rose from 0.09 to 0.15, exhibiting a growth rate of approximately 67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #48,800 | 31.63% |
| Count | 255 | 432 | 69.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.15 | 66.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wagschal
On the ethnic identity front, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Wagschal surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This group saw an increase of about 9% from 90.2% in 2000 to 98.38% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic decreased by almost 41%, from 1.96% in 2000 to 1.16% in 2010. The group identifying with two or more races appeared only in the 2000 data at 6.67%, but was not present in the 2010 figures. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.2% | 98.38% | 9.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 1.16% | -40.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 6.67% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |