Explore the Family Name Wasiak
The meaning of Wasiak
Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Bazyli or Wawrzyniec, vernacular forms of Latin Basilius (see Basil), Laurentius (see Lawrence).
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How common is the last name Wasiak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wasiak showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 70,052 in terms of prevalence, slipping to 74,375 by 2010. This represents a 6.17% change. The count of individuals with the Wasiak surname experienced a smaller dip, going from 261 in 2000 to 260 in 2010 — a 0.38% decrease. Similarly, the proportion of people named Wasiak per 100,000 also reduced by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #74,375 | -6.17% |
| Count | 261 | 260 | -0.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wasiak
As for ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting trends. The Wasiak surname shows a significant concentration in the white demographic, although this decreased slightly from 93.1% in 2000 to 88.46% in 2010. During the same period, the Hispanic representation saw a substantial increase of 122.9%, rising from 3.45% to 7.69%. Those identifying with two or more races made up 2.68% of the population in 2000, but saw a decrease of 13.81% to 2.31% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native demographics in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.1% | 88.46% | -4.98% |
| Hispanic | 3.45% | 7.69% | 122.9% |
| Two or More Races | 2.68% | 2.31% | -13.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |