Explore the Family Name Waszkiewicz
The meaning of Waszkiewicz
Polish: patronymic from the personal names Waszko, a pet form of Wasyl (see Basil) or Iwan, a vernacular derivative of Latin Johannes (see John). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Henryk, Janina, Kazimierz, Krzysztof.
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How common is the last name Waszkiewicz in the United States?
The surname Waszkiewicz has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010 according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the ranking of the surname was 50,572 and by 2010, it had climbed to 47,706, marking an increase of 5.67%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 388 to 444, indicating a growth of 14.43%. The proportion of people named Waszkiewicz per 100,000 also increased slightly from 0.14 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #47,706 | 5.67% |
| Count | 388 | 444 | 14.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waszkiewicz
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Waszkiewicz identify as White, with percentages of 96.13% in 2000 and 97.07% in 2010. This shows a minor increase of 0.98% over the decade. The number of people identifying as Hispanic saw a rise of 22.48%, going from 1.29% to 1.58%. However, those identifying as belonging to two or more races decreased significantly by 45.15%, from 2.06% to 1.13%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.13% | 97.07% | 0.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 1.58% | 22.48% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 1.13% | -45.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |