Explore the Family Name Wainer
The meaning of Wainer
1. English (Lincolnshire): occupational name for a wagoner or carter, from Middle English wainer ‘wagon driver’, an agent derivative of Old English wæg(e)n, wæn ‘cart’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic) and German: variant of Weiner. This surname is very rare in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Arye, Isak, Uri.
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How common is the last name Wainer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Wainer" saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,706th, but by 2010, it had dropped to 42,937th, reflecting a decline of about 10.93%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 537 in 2000 to 504 in 2010, representing a drop of around 6.15%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Wainer per 100,000 population decreased by 15% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,706 | #42,937 | -10.93% |
| Count | 537 | 504 | -6.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wainer
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wainer, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting trends. People identified as White still dominate the group, although their percentage decreased from 87.71% in 2000 to 83.93% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase, going from 7.45% in 2000 to 12.10% in 2010, an impressive growth of 62.42%. The percentages for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races both saw declines, with the former falling by 8.46% and the latter by 14.52%. The Black category, which stood at zero in 2000, registered a presence of 1.19% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.71% | 83.93% | -4.31% |
| Hispanic | 7.45% | 12.1% | 62.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 1.59% | -14.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 1.19% | -8.46% |
| Black | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |