Explore the Family Name Waitkus
The meaning of Waitkus
Germanized or Americanized form of Lithuanian Vaitkus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Waitkus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Waitkus saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 44,654th most popular surname in the United States with 453 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the ranking had marginally improved to the 44,500 mark and the count increased by around 6.62% to 483 individuals. However, its proportion per 100,000 population decreased slightly by 5.88%, indicating that while the absolute number of individuals with the surname grew, its relative prevalence decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #44,500 | 0.34% |
| Count | 453 | 483 | 6.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waitkus
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Waitkus, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some changes from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, making up 96.91% of all Waitkus in 2000 and 94.41% in 2010, showing a decrease of 2.58%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase of 9.85%, albeit from a small base. There was also a new appearance of the surname among those identifying with two or more races in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 data. There were no individuals with the Waitkus surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 94.41% | -2.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.69% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 1.45% | 9.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |