Explore the Family Name Waskey
The meaning of Waskey
Americanized form of Polish Wasko or a similar name.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Waskey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Waskey surname saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,877th in popularity with a count of 405, roughly translating to a proportion of 0.15 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had increased slightly to 48,717, and the number of people with this surname rose by 6.91% to 433, maintaining the same proportion per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #48,717 | 0.33% |
| Count | 405 | 433 | 6.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waskey
In terms of ethnicity, the Waskey surname is largely associated with those identifying as White or American Indian and Alaskan Native, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 77.04% identified as White, while 20.49% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native. A small percentage, 1.73%, identified with two or more races. By 2010, there was a slight decrease in the White category to 76.67%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a small increase to 20.79%. Those identifying with two or more races also increased to 1.85%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.04% | 76.67% | -0.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 20.49% | 20.79% | 1.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 1.85% | 6.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |