Explore the Family Name Waynick
The meaning of Waynick
1. English: variant of Winnick. 2. Possibly an altered form of German Wenig.
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How common is the last name Waynick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Waynick has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname sat at the rank of 26,987 but dropped to 32,676 by 2010, indicating a 21.08% loss in popularity. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 845 in 2000 to 703 in 2010, a shift of -16.8%. The proportion per 100k people likewise fell from 0.31 to 0.24, a drop of 22.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,987 | #32,676 | -21.08% |
| Count | 845 | 703 | -16.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.24 | -22.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waynick
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that there have been minor changes over the decade. Among those with the Waynick surname, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose slightly from 0.95% to 1.00%, a 5.26% increase. Individuals identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase of 50.00%, jumping from 1.42% to 2.13%. The majority of Waynicks identify as White, and while this group still represents the majority, their representation slightly decreased from 91.01% to 89.33%, a 1.85% decline. Those identifying as Hispanic increased by 20% from 0.95% to 1.14%, and Black identification increased by 14.49%, moving from 4.97% to 5.69%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained stable at 0.71% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.01% | 89.33% | -1.85% |
| Black | 4.97% | 5.69% | 14.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 2.13% | 50% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 1.14% | 20% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.95% | 1% | 5.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.71% | 0.71% | 0% |