Explore the Family Name Westaway
The meaning of Westaway
English (Devon): from Middle English west ‘west’ + wei ‘way’, evidently denoting someone who lived on a road on the western side of a village. The first -a- in the name represents a typical Devon inflectional suffix.
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How common is the last name Westaway in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Westaway declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 104,819 in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 116,829 - a change of about -11.46%. The overall count of individuals possessing this surname also fell during this period, from 158 in 2000 to 149 in 2010, representing a decrease of roughly -5.7%. This brought down the proportion per 100k people from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010, marking a -16.67% shift.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #104,819 | #116,829 | -11.46% |
| Count | 158 | 149 | -5.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Westaway
In terms of ethnic identity, again based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the overwhelming majority of people with the Westaway name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage did drop slightly from 99.00% in 2000 to 96.64% in 2010, a decrease of -2.38%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, there were no reported cases of people with this surname identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 96.64% | -2.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |