Explore the Family Name Washa
The meaning of Washa
Americanized form of German Wesche.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Washa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Washa has seen moderate growth in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 65,668th most common surname, moving up to 64,891st place by 2010—an increase of 1.18%. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew from 282 to 306 during the same period, marking an 8.51% rise. However, the proportion of people named Washa per 100,000 residents remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #64,891 | 1.18% |
| Count | 282 | 306 | 8.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Washa
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Washa, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 88.30% to 80.72%, while the percentage of those reporting their ethnicity as Hispanic rose from 3.55% to 5.23%, a significant increase of 47.32%. The portion of people identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased modestly from 6.74% to 8.50%. The census revealed that no individuals with the last name Washa identified themselves as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in either year. Notably, the 2010 census did record that 4.58% of individuals with this surname identified themselves as belonging to two or more races; this category was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.3% | 80.72% | -8.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.74% | 8.5% | 26.11% |
| Hispanic | 3.55% | 5.23% | 47.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |