Explore the Family Name Waks
The meaning of Waks
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Wachs. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Uzi, Zvi, Meir, Meyer, Zahava.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Waks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Waks" saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 84,968th and by 2010, it had fallen to 86,645th, marking a drop of approximately 1.97%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 205 to 215, showing a growth rate of 4.88%. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 12.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,968 | #86,645 | -1.97% |
| Count | 205 | 215 | 4.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waks
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Waks" also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 4.39% in 2000 to zero by 2010. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as part of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native over this decade. However, an increase was seen among those identifying as White, which rose from 93.17% to 97.67%, suggesting a 4.83% growth during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.17% | 97.67% | 4.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.39% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |