Explore the Family Name Wayt
The meaning of Wayt
English: variant of Waite.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wayt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wayt has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 27,207th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had dropped to 29,198th place—a 7.32% decrease. The actual count of individuals with the surname also dropped, from 836 in 2000 to 811 in 2010, reflecting a 2.99% reduction. The proportion of people named Wayt per 100,000 also decreased by 12.9%, going from 0.31 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,207 | #29,198 | -7.32% |
| Count | 836 | 811 | -2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.27 | -12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wayt
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wayt, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we see some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Wayts identified as White decreased slightly from 94.62% in 2000 to 93.09% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage of those who identify as Hispanic—from 1.08% to 2.47%. The category of "Two or more races" also saw an increase, going from 1.20% to 2.22%. Interestingly, for the first time in 2010, the surname appeared among individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, no Wayts were found to identify as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.62% | 93.09% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 2.47% | 128.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 2.22% | 85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Black | 2.15% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |