Explore the Family Name Wazny
The meaning of Wazny
Polish (Ważny): nickname for a self-important man, from ważny ‘important’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zbignew.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wazny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wazny has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,458 in terms of popularity but rose to 49,824 by 2010, indicating a 3.18% change. The count of people with this surname also increased from 380 to 421 during this period, showing a growth rate of 10.79%. However, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.14 over these years, suggesting that while the number of people bearing this last name increased, their share among the total population did not significantly change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #49,824 | 3.18% |
| Count | 380 | 421 | 10.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wazny
Turning to ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, most individuals with the surname Wazny identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages being 97.11% and 96.91% respectively, showing a slight decline of 0.21%. In contrast, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Interestingly, the category of 'Two or more races' saw an introduction in 2010, with 1.43% of individuals identifying under this category. Notably, those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.58% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 96.91% | -0.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |