Explore the Family Name Watrous
The meaning of Watrous
English: variant of Waterhouse. This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Watrous in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Watrous' decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 13,554th in 2000, it dropped to 14,312th place by the end of the decade, marking a decrease of 5.59%. The number of people with this surname, however, increased slightly from 2,055 to 2,091, a modest growth rate of 1.75%. Nonetheless, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the surname 'Watrous' decreased by 6.58%, from 0.76 to 0.71.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,554 | #14,312 | -5.59% |
| Count | 2,055 | 2,091 | 1.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.71 | -6.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Watrous
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts within those carrying the 'Watrous' name between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals identified as White (94.06% in 2000 and 92.54% in 2010), there were increases in other ethnic identities over the period. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a substantial rise of 58.97%, from 0.78% to 1.24%, while those identifying as Black also grew significantly, from 0.73% to 1.24%, a jump of 69.86%. There was a minor increase in the Hispanic community, up by 13.99% from 2.43% to 2.77%. However, the proportion of individuals with the 'Watrous' surname identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased slightly, from 0.73% to 0.67%, a drop of 8.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.06% | 92.54% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 2.77% | 13.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 1.53% | 20.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 1.24% | 58.97% |
| Black | 0.73% | 1.24% | 69.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.73% | 0.67% | -8.22% |