Explore the Family Name Wanta
The meaning of Wanta
Polish: perhaps a nickname from dialect wanta ‘stone, rock’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wanta in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wanta showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 29,625 in terms of commonality but dipped to 30,442 by 2010. This indicates a change of -2.76%. Meanwhile, the count of individuals with this last name slightly increased from 750 to 767, representing a growth of 2.27%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100k people, the presence of this surname decreased by -7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,625 | #30,442 | -2.76% |
| Count | 750 | 767 | 2.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wanta
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Wanta surname. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by -27.67%, while those identifying as having two or more races grew from 0% to 1.69%. The majority of individuals with the Wanta surname identified as white, although there was a minor decrease from 95.33% to 94.52%. Additionally, there was a small increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, with a change of 6.12%. There were no recorded changes for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.33% | 94.52% | -0.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.53% | 1.83% | -27.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 1.56% | 6.12% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |