Explore the Family Name Wares
The meaning of Wares
English: variant of Ware, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wares in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wares has seen some fluctuation in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 32,782nd most popular surname but by 2010, it had fallen to the 37,076th position, indicating a decrease of 13.1% in its ranking. Similarly, the number of people with this surname also experienced a drop from 660 in 2000 to 602 in 2010, marking an 8.79% decline. As a result, the proportion of individuals named Wares per 100,000 people also fell from 0.24 to 0.2, reflecting a 16.67% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,782 | #37,076 | -13.1% |
| Count | 660 | 602 | -8.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wares
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wares also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The census recorded an increase in people of Asian/Pacific Islander and two or more races bearing this surname. Notably, there was a significant rise of 108.25% amongst those identifying with two or more races. There was also a moderate growth of 54.65% in the Hispanic population with this surname. However, the count for White and Black populations experienced a downturn, with White dropping by 3.9% and Black showing a substantial decrease of 33.7%. Furthermore, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities emerged within this surname category, though they didn't have a presence in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.7% | 81.4% | -3.9% |
| Two or More Races | 3.03% | 6.31% | 108.25% |
| Hispanic | 3.33% | 5.15% | 54.65% |
| Black | 7.27% | 4.82% | -33.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |