Explore the Family Name Wainio
The meaning of Wainio
Finnish: old variant of Vainio, mostly an ornamental name from vainio ‘field’. This variant is rare in Finland. Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Sulo, Reino, Irja, Tauno, Toivo.
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How common is the last name Wainio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wainio has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 60,706 in terms of popularity, with a total count of 310 occurrences. A decade later, in 2010, the rank slightly dropped to 61,436, despite an increase in the total count to 327, marking a 5.48% growth. The proportion per 100,000 remained stable at 0.11 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #61,436 | -1.2% |
| Count | 310 | 327 | 5.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wainio
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the surname Wainio predominantly identify as White. In 2000, 98.71% of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased to 94.80% by 2010. Despite the decrease, the White ethnic identity still overwhelmingly dominates. Interestingly, the data also shows a small shift towards more diversity in 2010; there's a new presence of multiethnic individuals (1.53%) and those identifying as Hispanic (3.06%). There were no recorded instances of this surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islanders, Black individuals, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.71% | 94.8% | -3.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.06% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |