Explore the Family Name Wagy
The meaning of Wagy
Americanized form of German Wege.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wagy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wagy saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,912th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 46,487th, marking an 8.33% decrease in rank. In terms of counts, there were 475 individuals with the Wagy surname in 2000, which slightly decreased to 458 in 2010, therefore showing a 3.58% drop. The proportion per 100k also fell from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, indicating an 11.11% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,912 | #46,487 | -8.33% |
| Count | 475 | 458 | -3.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wagy
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Wagy surname is predominantly associated with those identifying as White, registering 96.00% in 2000 and marginally rising to 96.72% in 2010. There was a measurable presence of individuals identifying as Hispanic, though this decreased from 2.32% in 2000 to 1.53% in 2010. A small percentage (1.26%) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 96.72% | 0.75% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 1.53% | -34.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |