Explore the Family Name Wardak
The meaning of Wardak
Polish: nickname from dialect noun wardak ‘left hand’ or verb wardać się ‘to hang around, to traipse’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wardak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Wardak" has grown in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 62,775 but increased to rank 46,647 in 2010, signifying a change of 25.69%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose significantly from 298 in 2000 to 456 in 2010, marking a 53.02% increase. The proportion of people named Wardak per 100k inhabitants grew by 36.36%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #46,647 | 25.69% |
| Count | 298 | 456 | 53.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.15 | 36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wardak
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the surname Wardak from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders decreased by 60.10%, falling from 12.08% to 4.82%. On the other hand, there was an increase of 47.65% in individuals identifying as two or more races, rising from 27.18% to 40.13%. The percentage of White individuals decreased slightly by 8.94%, shifting from 59.73% to 54.39%. No changes were observed in the Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with the respective percentages remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.73% | 54.39% | -8.94% |
| Two or More Races | 27.18% | 40.13% | 47.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.08% | 4.82% | -60.1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |