Explore the Family Name Waner
The meaning of Waner
German (Wäner): 1. Swabian habitational name for someone from a place called Wain, or from Wahn near Cologne. 2. possibly an altered form of Wähner, a variant of Wagner.
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How common is the last name Waner in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Waner has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Waner ranked 40,987 in popularity with 502 individuals bearing the name, or a proportion of 0.19 per 100,000 people. Ten years later, in 2010, the rank dropped to 46,219, the count decreased to 461, and the proportion fell to 0.16 per 100,000, indicating a decrease in popularity by 12.77%, 8.17%, and 15.79% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #46,219 | -12.77% |
| Count | 502 | 461 | -8.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waner
In terms of ethnicity, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the distribution has slightly shifted from 2000 to 2010. While the majority of individuals with the Waner surname identified as White (93.23% in 2000 and 88.07% in 2010), there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic and Black. There was no change in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years, with the numbers remaining at zero. However, there was a slight decrease in individuals identifying with two or more races, from 2.59% in 2000 to 2.17% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.23% | 88.07% | -5.53% |
| Black | 1.59% | 4.34% | 172.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 3.69% | 85.43% |
| Two or More Races | 2.59% | 2.17% | -16.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |