Explore the Family Name Wati
The meaning of Wati
1. Indonesian: from the female personal name Wati, from the Balinese adjective wati ‘pretty, charming’. -wati is also a common Indonesian suffix denoting a woman, derived from the Sanskrit possesive suffix -vatī meaning ‘bearer’. — Note: This personal name and suffix were registered as a surname only after immigration of its bearers to the US. 2. Indian (Arunachal Pradesh): habitational name from a place called Wati in Lohit district.
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How common is the last name Wati in the United States?
The surname Wati has seen a significant increase in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Wati was ranked 82,691st most common surname, but by 2010 it had jumped to the 63,373rd spot, marking a change of 23.36%. The count of individuals with this last name also rose from 212 in 2000 to 315 in 2010, a growth of 48.58%. This means that for every 100,000 people, the presence of the name Wati increased from 0.08 individuals to 0.11 between these years, representing a 37.5% uptick.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #63,373 | 23.36% |
| Count | 212 | 315 | 48.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wati
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Wati identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, there was a decrease in this group from 76.89% in 2000 to 73.02% in 2010. There was an increase within those who identified with two or more races, moving from 19.81% in 2000 to 23.17% in 2010. Remarkably, the 2010 census marked the first time that individuals with the surname Wati identified as White (1.90%). No respondents identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 76.89% | 73.02% | -5.03% |
| Two or More Races | 19.81% | 23.17% | 16.96% |
| White | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |