Explore the Family Name Waple
The meaning of Waple
English (London): 1. variant of Walpole. 2. perhaps also a survival of the medieval surname Wagepole, apparently meaning ‘wag pole’, synonymous with Wagstaff.
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How common is the last name Waple in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Waple has slightly decreased over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 64,008 and by 2010, it had fallen to rank 68,770, marking a decrease of 7.44%. The number of individuals with this name also fell from 291 in 2000 to 286 in 2010, indicating a drop of 1.72%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100k decreased by 9.09% from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #68,770 | -7.44% |
| Count | 291 | 286 | -1.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waple
When we look at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Waple, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we see some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, with 97.25% in 2000 and 95.8% in 2010, which indicates a minor decrease of 1.49%. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, 2.45% of those carrying the Waple surname identified as such. No changes were observed among Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with all remaining at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 95.8% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.45% | 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% |