Explore the Family Name Wajda
The meaning of Wajda
Polish and Rusyn (from Poland): status name from Polish wajda ‘leader (e.g. of gypsies)’, a word of Hungarian origin (see Vajda). Compare Wayda. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Bogumil, Boleslaw, Czeslaw, Darek, Mikolaj, Tadeusz, Wieslawa.
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How common is the last name Wajda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wajda has seen slight changes in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 26,125 in popularity and rose slightly to rank 26,067 by 2010, marking an increase of 0.22%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased, from 881 in 2000 to 940 in 2010, a rise of 6.7%. Nonetheless, the proportion of people with the surname per 100k decreased slightly by -3.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,125 | #26,067 | 0.22% |
| Count | 881 | 940 | 6.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wajda
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wajda has also evolved during the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of those with this surname were White (declining slightly from 97.28% to 95.64%), there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic (jumping from 1.36% to 2.55%). Those reporting two or more races also saw a moderate growth from 0.79% to 0.85%. In 2010, there was a small emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander representation at 0.74%, though there was no data for this group in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 95.64% | -1.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.55% | 87.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 0.85% | 7.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |