Explore the Family Name Waszak
The meaning of Waszak
Polish: from a pet form of the personal names Wasyl (see Basil) or Iwan, a vernacular derivative of Latin Johannes (see John).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Waszak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Waszak experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Waszak was ranked 31,658 in popularity, with 690 individuals carrying this last name. By 2010, the surname's rank had fallen to 33,450, with only 682 individuals bearing it. This represents a 5.66% decrease in rank and a 1.16% drop in count over the course of a decade. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,658 | #33,450 | -5.66% |
| Count | 690 | 682 | -1.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waszak
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Waszak, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. A majority of those with the Waszak surname identified as White, though there was a small decrease in this group from 96.38% in 2000 to 94.28% in 2010. The percentage of Waszaks identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, going from 1.16% in 2000 to 2.93% in 2010. There were minor increases within the Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories. No Waszaks identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.38% | 94.28% | -2.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 2.93% | 152.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.32% | 1.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.01% | 1.03% | 1.98% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |