Explore the Family Name Wates
The meaning of Wates
English (Kent and Surrey): variant of Waites.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wates in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wates slipped from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 54,643rd in 2000, it fell to 64,200th by 2010, a decrease of 17.49%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 353 in 2000 to 310 in 2010, a 12.18% drop. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people reduced by 15.38%, moving from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #64,200 | -17.49% |
| Count | 353 | 310 | -12.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wates
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data displays some changes between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 76.77% to 73.87%, the Black population with the Wates surname increased by 9.10% going from 20.11% to 21.94%. The Hispanic representation, however, went from 1.98% in 2000 to none in 2010. The group identifying with Two or more races appeared in the 2010 census at 2.58%, whereas they were not represented in 2000. There was no change in populations identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.77% | 73.87% | -3.78% |
| Black | 20.11% | 21.94% | 9.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |