Explore the Family Name Wavra
The meaning of Wavra
Americanized form of Czech or Slovak Vávra (see Vavra).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wavra in the United States?
The surname Wavra has seen an increase in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Wavra ranked 46,240th in popularity with a count of 434 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 41,886th and the count had increased by nearly 20% to 519 people. This resulted in an increase in the proportion of the surname per 100k population from 0.16 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,240 | #41,886 | 9.42% |
| Count | 434 | 519 | 19.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.18 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wavra
In terms of ethnicity breakdown, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Wavra surname identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 99.31% of all Wavras. However, by 2010, there was a slight decrease in this percentage to 97.88%. During the same period, the data indicates a small emergence of Hispanic identification within the Wavra surname bearers, accounting for 0.96% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.31% | 97.88% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |