Explore the Family Name Wands
The meaning of Wands
Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Wann, with post-medieval excrescent -s and intrusive -d-.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wands in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wands has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,942nd and increased to a rank of 37,792nd in 2010, marking a change of nearly 3%. The count of individuals with the Wands surname also rose from 533 to 588 during this period, showing an increase of over 10%. However, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,942 | #37,792 | 2.95% |
| Count | 533 | 588 | 10.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wands
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes in the ethnic identity linked to the surname Wands between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnicity associated with the name remained white, despite a slight decrease from 89.12% to 88.61%. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising by over 35% from 2.63% to 3.57%. Individuals identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 1.50% to 1.87%, a change of almost 25%. However, there was a decrease in those identifying as Black from 5.44% to 4.42%. No data was reported for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.12% | 88.61% | -0.57% |
| Black | 5.44% | 4.42% | -18.75% |
| Hispanic | 2.63% | 3.57% | 35.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.87% | 24.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |