Explore the Family Name Wantuck
The meaning of Wantuck
Americanized form of Polish Wantuch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wantuck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wantuck ranked 72,022 in popularity in 2000, and by 2010, it had fallen slightly to rank 75,069, reflecting a change of -4.23%. In terms of the actual count, there were 252 individuals with the Wantuck surname recorded in 2000, which increased marginally to 257 by the end of 2010, indicating a growth rate of about 1.98% over the decade. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #75,069 | -4.23% |
| Count | 252 | 257 | 1.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wantuck
In regard to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wantuck, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped from 98.81% in 2000 to 95.72% in 2010. During the same period, the Hispanic representation within the Wantuck population saw an increment from 0% to 3.11%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or those of two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.81% | 95.72% | -3.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |