Explore the Family Name Waybright
The meaning of Waybright
Americanized form of German Weibrecht or Weybrecht, from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wīg ‘battle, war’ + berht ‘bright, famous’ (see Weybright).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Waybright in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Waybright" has seen a mild decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked as the 17,548th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, the rank had slightly dropped to 18,144, marking a negative change of 3.4%. However, the total count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 1,479 in 2000 to 1,534 in 2010, showing a modest growth of 3.72%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.45%, going from 0.55 in 2000 to 0.52 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,548 | #18,144 | -3.4% |
| Count | 1,479 | 1,534 | 3.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.52 | -5.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waybright
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Waybright surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that this name is predominantly linked to the White ethnicity, with 96.82% identified as such in 2000, and 96.48% in 2010. This represents a slight decrease of 0.35%. While the percentages of those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years, the Hispanic representation saw a significant increase of 77.89%, growing from 0.95% in 2000 to 1.69% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black showed a minor decrease, moving from 0.47% to 0.46%. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races also saw a decrease from 1.22% in 2000 to 0.98% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 96.48% | -0.35% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 1.69% | 77.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 0.98% | -19.67% |
| Black | 0.47% | 0.46% | -2.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |