Explore the Family Name Wassef
The meaning of Wassef
Arabic (Egypt): from wāṣif, active participle of a verb meaning ‘describe, extol’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.
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How common is the last name Wassef in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wassef has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 78,035 in terms of popularity and climbed to 60,790 by 2010, reflecting a 22.1% increase. The count of people with this surname rose by 45.18%, from 228 in 2000 to 331 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also increased by 37.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #60,790 | 22.1% |
| Count | 228 | 331 | 45.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wassef
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census regarding ethnicity associated with the surname Wassef shows shifts over the decade. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this last name identified as White (82.89%), and this proportion increased to 94.56% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There were some who identified with two or more races in 2000 (15.79%), but this was not recorded in 2010. A small percentage started identifying as Hispanic (2.72%) and Black (1.51%) in 2010, categories that had no representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.89% | 94.56% | 14.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.72% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 15.79% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |