Explore the Family Name Wangsness
The meaning of Wangsness
Norwegian: old variant of Wangsnes or Vangsnes (see Vangsness) and, in North America, probably also an altered form of these. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wangsness in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Wangsness" has seen a slight fluctuation in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 63,812th and by 2010, it had slightly dropped to the 64,200th position, marking a small decrease of 0.61%. Despite this drop in rank, the number of people with this surname actually increased over this period. In 2000, there were 292 individuals named Wangsness but by 2010, the count rose to 310, indicating a 6.16% increase. However, the proportion of people named Wangsness per 100k remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #64,200 | -0.61% |
| Count | 292 | 310 | 6.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wangsness
When looking at the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Wangsness, it's clear that the majority identify as White. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, 97.95% reported identifying as White in 2000 and this figure slightly decreased to 97.74% in 2010. The change was minimal, falling only by 0.21%. No individuals with this surname reported their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.95% | 97.74% | -0.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 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% |