Explore the Family Name Wescoat
The meaning of Wescoat
English: variant of Westcott.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wescoat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wescoat experienced a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It was ranked at 45,308 in 2000 and slipped to 51,066 in 2010, representing a decrease of 12.71%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also saw a drop of 8.31%, moving from 445 in 2000 to 408 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 12.5%, indicating its dwindling prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,308 | #51,066 | -12.71% |
| Count | 445 | 408 | -8.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wescoat
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wescoat, data from the Decennial U.S. Census show some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Most individuals with this surname identify as White, with a slight increase of 0.21% over the decade. A small proportion identifies as Asian/Pacific Islander, but this percentage dropped by 12.89% during the same period. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities increased by 24.84%, while the Hispanic representation also rose by 31.25%. The categories of Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained consistent, with no individuals with the surname Wescoat identifying within these groups in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.16% | 94.36% | 0.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.25% | 1.96% | -12.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 1.96% | 24.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 1.47% | 31.25% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |