Explore the Family Name Waye
The meaning of Waye
English (Devon and Kent): variant of Way.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Waye in the United States?
The surname 'Waye' saw a slight decrease in popularity based on data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 27439 in popularity with a count of 827 individuals, equivalent to a proportion of 0.31 per 100,000 people. As of the 2010 census, this rank dropped to 29626 and the count decreased to 795, denoting a 7.97% drop in rank and a 3.87% decrease in the total count. This resulted in a reduced proportion of 0.27 per 100k, marking a 12.9% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,439 | #29,626 | -7.97% |
| Count | 827 | 795 | -3.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.27 | -12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waye
From an ethnic perspective, the Decennial U.S. Census data offered insight into the diverse backgrounds associated with the surname 'Waye'. The largest representation in 2010 came from White ethnicity at 57.48%, albeit a 3.96% decrease from 2000. Black ethnicity came second at 36.60%, showing a minor increase of 2.61% from 2000. There was also a noticeable growth in Asian/Pacific Islander representation, which rose by 81.44% to reach 1.76% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races increased slightly to 2.52%, while Hispanic representation also grew to 1.64%. However, there were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.85% | 57.48% | -3.96% |
| Black | 35.67% | 36.6% | 2.61% |
| Two or More Races | 2.3% | 2.52% | 9.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.97% | 1.76% | 81.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.64% | 35.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |