Explore the Family Name Wanat
The meaning of Wanat
Polish and Rusyn (from Poland): perhaps from Polish dialect wanata, denoting a variety of apple. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Kazimierz, Mieczyslaw, Waclaw, Witold.
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How common is the last name Wanat in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wanat has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 33,054 in terms of prevalence, but dropped to 36,525 by 2010, reflecting a change of -10.5%. The count of individuals with the Wanat name also decreased by -6.28%, from 653 in 2000 to 612 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population similarly reduced by -12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,054 | #36,525 | -10.5% |
| Count | 653 | 612 | -6.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wanat
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wanat. The majority of individuals identifying as Wanat are white, accounting for 96.17% in 2000 and 95.92% in 2010, a negligible decline of -0.26%. There was no recorded change in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.53% in 2000 to 2.12% in 2010, a significant 38.56% increase. Those identifying as two or more races also saw a decrease from 1.68% in 2000 to 1.31% in 2010, a change of -22.02%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 95.92% | -0.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2.12% | 38.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.31% | -22.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |