Explore the Family Name Waser
The meaning of Waser
1. German: topographic name for someone who lived on grass-covered land, from Middle High German wase ‘meadow, pasture’ + -er, suffix denoting an inhabitant. Compare Wasmer. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Wasser. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Shlomo, Naum.
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How common is the last name Waser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Waser' saw a downward trend between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 62,577th in 2000, it fell to the 81,181st position in 2010, marking a 29.73% decrease. In terms of count, there were 299 individuals with the surname 'Waser' in 2000, which dropped by 22.07% to 233 by 2010. The proportion of people named 'Waser' per 100,000 also dropped by 27.27%, from 0.11 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #81,181 | -29.73% |
| Count | 299 | 233 | -22.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waser
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Waser', according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the overwhelming majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight proportional decrease of 0.54% over the decade. In 2000, no individuals with the 'Waser' surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, there was a change within the Black community, with 2.58% identifying with the 'Waser' surname. Other ethnicities remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.66% | 96.14% | -0.54% |
| Black | 0% | 2.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |