Explore the Family Name Waninger
The meaning of Waninger
German: variant of Wanninger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Waninger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Waninger showed a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 64,934 in terms of frequency among surnames in the U.S., but by 2010, it had slipped to 71,678 - a decline of 10.39%. The number of individuals sharing this surname also diminished during that decade, with a count of 286 in 2000 falling to 272 in 2010. This represents a decrease of 4.9%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, it dropped from 0.11 to 0.09, indicating an 18.18% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #71,678 | -10.39% |
| Count | 286 | 272 | -4.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waninger
The ethnic identity associated with the Waninger surname remained remarkably consistent over the same period, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Almost all Waningers identify as White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 99.00% in 2000 to 99.26% in 2010. No significant counts were recorded for any other ethnicities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Any changes in these categories were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 99.26% | 0.26% |
| 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% |