Explore the Family Name Waguespack
The meaning of Waguespack
Altered form of Alsatian Wagenbach. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Leonce, Pierre, Aime, Chantal, Colette, Emile, Fernand, Gaston, Michel, Patrice.
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How common is the last name Waguespack in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Waguespack ranked 14,841st in popularity in 2000 and slipped slightly to 15,033rd in 2010, a decrease of 1.29%. The number of people with this surname increased by 7.26% during the same period, from 1,832 in 2000 to 1,965 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also decreased slightly from 0.68 in 2000 to 0.67 in 2010, a change of -1.47%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,841 | #15,033 | -1.29% |
| Count | 1,832 | 1,965 | 7.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.67 | -1.47% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waguespack
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.54% of individuals with the Waguespack surname identified as White, dropping to 96.03% in 2010. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islanders within this surname group saw a significant increase of 407.41%, jumping from 0.27% to 1.37%. Hispanics represented 1.04% of the Waguespack surname holders in 2000, increasing by 66.35% to 1.73% in 2010. While those who identify as Two or more races saw a decrease from 0.66% to 0.31%, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, as well as the Black category, both went from 0% in 2000 to 0.31% and 0.25% respectively in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.54% | 96.03% | -1.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 1.73% | 66.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.27% | 1.37% | 407.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 0.31% | -53.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.31% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.25% | 0% |