Explore the Family Name Wayment
The meaning of Wayment
English: variant of Waymont, a variant of Wyman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wayment in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Wayment' has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 40,908 in 2000, it climbed to 38,265 by 2010, marking a rise of 6.46%. The count of individuals bearing this name also expanded during this period from 503 to 579, an upsurge of 15.11%. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a slight growth of 5.26%, moving from 0.19 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,908 | #38,265 | 6.46% |
| Count | 503 | 579 | 15.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wayment
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Wayment' identify as White, accounting for 96.62% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 97.06% by 2010. Those identifying with two or more races represented 1.79% in 2000, but dropped to 1.55% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no recorded data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in 2000. However, by 2010, some shifts were observed with 0.86% of the Wayment population identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and a small percentage identifying as Black. Still, no individuals identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 97.06% | 0.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 1.55% | -13.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |