Explore the Family Name Waskow
The meaning of Waskow
1. Polish (Waśków); East German: derivative of the Polish personal name Waśko (see Wasko). 2. Jewish (American): shortened form of some original eastern Ashkenazic habitational name based on the toponym derived from the Slavic personal name Vasko or Waśko (see Wasko). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt. Jewish Ilan, Shoshana.
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How common is the last name Waskow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Waskow has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 50,468 to 50,851, representing a decline of 0.76%. Meanwhile, the count of people with the surname Waskow increased by 5.4%, from 389 in 2000 to 410 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #50,851 | -0.76% |
| Count | 389 | 410 | 5.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waskow
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity linked to the surname Waskow. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (97.17%), followed by those who identified with two or more races (2.06%). By 2010, these figures had slightly decreased to 96.10% and 1.71% respectively. During this same period, there was a new appearance within the Asian/Pacific Islander category, accounting for 1.22% of the individuals with the surname Waskow. No individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 96.1% | -1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 1.71% | -16.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |