Explore the Family Name Wamsley
The meaning of Wamsley
English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): variant of Walmsley.
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How common is the last name Wamsley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wamsley has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 9,154th and in 2010, it shifted to 9,687th, marking a decrease by 5.82%. However, the number of people bearing the surname increased from 3,277 in 2000 to 3,350 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 2.23%. The proportion per 100k also decreased from 1.21 in 2000 to 1.14 in 2010, seeing a decline of 5.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,154 | #9,687 | -5.82% |
| Count | 3,277 | 3,350 | 2.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.21 | 1.14 | -5.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wamsley
With respect to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those with the Wamsley surname have white ethnic identity. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of whites decreased slightly from 95.45% to 94.42%, a drop of about 1.08%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, and those belonging to two or more races saw increases in their percentages. The most significant increase was witnessed among Hispanics, which rose from 0.92% to 1.70%, an increase of nearly 85%. The only group that saw a significant decrease was the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, which went from 0.58% to 0.18%, marking a 68.97% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 94.42% | -1.08% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 1.7% | 84.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.58% | 32.77% |
| Black | 1.25% | 1.49% | 19.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.63% | 3.28% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.58% | 0.18% | -68.97% |