Explore the Family Name Watroba
The meaning of Watroba
Polish (Wątroba): from wątroba ‘liver’, used as a nickname in Polish idiom for someone who bore a grudge. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Eugeniusz, Jacek, Kazimierz.
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How common is the last name Watroba in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Watroba' saw a slight decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 53,420 and by 2010, it had slightly slipped to the 56,073rd position, marking a decrease in popularity by 4.97%. However, the count of individuals with this last name showed a tiny increment, going from 363 in 2000 to 365 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 0.55%. The proportion of people bearing the surname 'Watroba' per 100,000 also decreased by 7.69% in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #56,073 | -4.97% |
| Count | 363 | 365 | 0.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Watroba
From an ethnicity perspective, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the 'Watroba' surname has been predominantly associated with the White ethnic group. In 2000, about 98.35% of the people with this surname identified as White, and the number increased slightly to 98.9% in 2010. A small percentage, specifically 1.38% identified as Hispanic in 2000, however, that percentage dropped to zero by 2010. There were no significant associations of the 'Watroba' surname with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races in either of the census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 98.9% | 0.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |