Explore the Family Name Waide
The meaning of Waide
1. English (Yorkshire): variant of Wade. 2. German: variant of Weide. 3. Irish: shortened form of Mac Uaid, see McQuaid.
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How common is the last name Waide in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Waide has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 32,380, but by 2010, it dropped to 38,103, indicating a decrease of roughly 17.67%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell during this period, from 670 in 2000 to 582 in 2010—a change of -13.13%. This trend is mirrored in the proportion per 100k people, which saw a 20% reduction, going from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,380 | #38,103 | -17.67% |
| Count | 670 | 582 | -13.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.2 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waide
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data illustrates some shifts from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 91.19% of individuals with the surname Waide identified as White, which dropped to 85.05% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic and Black increased during this decade. Hispanic representation went from 2.24% in 2000 to 3.61% in 2010—an increase of 61.16%, while the Black community saw an increase from 4.78% to 6.19%. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, where it was previously at 0.90% in 2000. Furthermore, a new category appeared in 2010, with 3.61% identifying as being part of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.19% | 85.05% | -6.73% |
| Black | 4.78% | 6.19% | 29.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.61% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 3.61% | 61.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |