Explore the Family Name Wagster
The meaning of Wagster
English (Lancashire): possibly a variant of Wagstaff.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wagster in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Wagster" saw a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 35,239 but dropped to 38,155 by 2010, marking a change of -8.27%. The count of individuals possessing the surname also decreased from 605 to 581 during this decade, indicating a decrease of 3.97%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 9.09%, from 0.22 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,239 | #38,155 | -8.27% |
| Count | 605 | 581 | -3.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wagster
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with the "Wagster" surname identify as White, though there was a slight decrease from 98.51% in 2000 to 96.73% in 2010. No people identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the census showed a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 2.07% of those with the Wagster surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.51% | 96.73% | -1.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |