Explore the Family Name Wayson
The meaning of Wayson
English: variant of Wason.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wayson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wayson experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the Wayson surname held the rank of 42,289 among all surnames, but by 2010 it had dropped to the rank of 45,886. This represents an 8.51% change in ranking. Similarly, the count of individuals carrying the Wayson name declined by 3.73%, from 483 people in 2000 to 465 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of Waysons per 100,000 people also fell by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,289 | #45,886 | -8.51% |
| Count | 483 | 465 | -3.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wayson
The ethnicity associated with the surname Wayson has shown some shifts over the decade, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of holders of the Wayson surname identified as White, making up 95.86% of the population in 2000 and 94.84% in 2010. Even though there was a small decrease, this ethnic group still overwhelmingly dominates the Wayson surname. Meanwhile, the Hispanic and Black populations with this surname noted increases of 48.28% and 63.45% respectively, albeit starting from a low base. For those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, the numbers were either negligible or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.86% | 94.84% | -1.06% |
| Black | 1.45% | 2.37% | 63.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.15% | 48.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |