Explore the Family Name Waskiewicz
The meaning of Waskiewicz
Polish (Waśkiewicz): patronymic from Wasek, a pet form of the personal name Wasyl, Polish form of Greek Basileios (see Basil).
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How common is the last name Waskiewicz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Waskiewicz has observed a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 24,083rd most common surname, with 977 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had slipped to the 26,086th position, with 939 bearers, marking an 8.32% decrease in rank and a 3.89% drop in count. Consequently, the proportion of people named Waskiewicz per 100,000 people also declined by 11.11%, from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,083 | #26,086 | -8.32% |
| Count | 977 | 939 | -3.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.32 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waskiewicz
When it comes to ethnicity, the majority of those with the Waskiewicz surname identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, this group constituted 97.24% of all Waskiewiczs, which marginally decreased to 95.85% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw significant growth over the decade, rising from 1.33% to 2.56%. Notably, in 2010, 0.64% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, not previously represented in 2000. Conversely, those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races, both at 0.61% in 2000, were not represented in the 2010 data. No data for American Indian and Alaskan Native identity was available for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 95.85% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 2.56% | 92.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.61% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.61% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |