Explore the Family Name Waples
The meaning of Waples
English (Northamptonshire): variant of Waple, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Waples in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Waples has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Waples was ranked as the 29,421st most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to 33,280th place, representing a decrease of 13.12%. The number of people bearing the surname also fell from 757 in the year 2000 to 687 in 2010, indicating a drop of 9.25%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Waples per 100,000 people declined by 17.86% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,421 | #33,280 | -13.12% |
| Count | 757 | 687 | -9.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.23 | -17.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waples
The ethnic identity associated with the Waples surname also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 67.37% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 64.63% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black remained stable, increasing marginally from 28.01% to 28.24%. Notably, there seems to have been an emergence of Hispanic identification, going from 0% to 2.91%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.45% to 0%, and the percentage identifying with two or more races increased from 2.25% to 2.91%. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.37% | 64.63% | -4.07% |
| Black | 28.01% | 28.24% | 0.82% |
| Two or More Races | 2.25% | 2.91% | 29.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |