Explore the Family Name Wanty
The meaning of Wanty
Walloon and possibly also French (Nord): occupational name from wantier, a northern French dialect form of gantier ‘glover’. This surname is also found in Britain.
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How common is the last name Wanty in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wanty has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wanty was ranked 75,219th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to 68,345th, showing a substantial 9.14 percent growth. Moreover, the count of those bearing the surname also rose from 239 in 2000 to 288 in 2010, marking a significant 20.5 percent increase. The proportion of people having this surname per 100k population also grew by 11.11 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #68,345 | 9.14% |
| Count | 239 | 288 | 20.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wanty
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wanty, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most individuals identify as White. In 2000, 95.4 percent of individuals with the Wanty surname identified themselves as White, and this figure increased slightly to 97.22 percent by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. A small percentage of the Wanty population, 2.93 percent, identified as Hispanic in 2000, however, there were no individuals identifying as such in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 97.22% | 1.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.93% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |