Explore the Family Name Wat
The meaning of Wat
Chinese: 1. Cantonese form of the surname 屈, see Qu 3. 2. Cantonese form of the surname 滑, see Hua 5. 3. Cantonese form of the surname 鬱, see Yu 10.
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How common is the last name Wat in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Wat" has seen slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,878th in terms of commonality, and by 2010, it dropped slightly to a ranking of 69,392nd, a change of -3.76%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased during this decade from 276 to 283, marking an increase of 2.54%. The proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.1 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #69,392 | -3.76% |
| Count | 276 | 283 | 2.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wat
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Wat", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the largest percentage of individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing marginally from 74.28% in 2000 to 74.91% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a rise from 6.16% to 6.71%. There was a small increase in those identifying as White, moving from 12.32% to 12.72%. However, there is a notable decrease in individuals identifying as Black, dropping from 5.8% to 4.24%. No individuals with the surname "Wat" identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 74.28% | 74.91% | 0.85% |
| White | 12.32% | 12.72% | 3.25% |
| Two or More Races | 6.16% | 6.71% | 8.93% |
| Black | 5.8% | 4.24% | -26.9% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |