Explore the Family Name Wasco
The meaning of Wasco
Americanized form of Polish Waśko (see Wasko 1), and Slovak, Czech, Ukrainian, and Rusyn (and possibly also Croatian) Vaško or Vasko. Compare Vasco 3 and Wasko.
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How common is the last name Wasco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wasco experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 43,875, but by 2010 it had slipped down to 46,138, marking a 5.16% drop in rank. The overall count of individuals with this surname also saw a marginal decline, going from 463 people in 2000 to 462 people in 2010, resulting in a decrease of 0.22%. The proportion per 100k people also dipped slightly from 0.17 to 0.16, reflecting a 5.88% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,875 | #46,138 | -5.16% |
| Count | 463 | 462 | -0.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wasco
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Wasco identified as White, though there was a modest decrease from 95.90% in 2000 to 93.51% in 2010. The Hispanic representation increased from 2.59% to 4.33%, marking a significant rise of 67.18%. While the percentage of those identifying as Black dropped to zero by 2010, a new category appeared with 1.52% of people identifying as belonging to two or more races. There were no changes for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, both remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 93.51% | -2.49% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 4.33% | 67.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.08% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |