Explore the Family Name Whack
The meaning of Whack
African American: unexplained. This surname is found mainly in the Carolinas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whack in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Whack has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 45,308 with a count of 445 persons. By 2010, it had increased slightly to rank 44,730 with a count of 480 people, marking a growth of 1.28% in rank and 7.87% in count. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,308 | #44,730 | 1.28% |
| Count | 445 | 480 | 7.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whack
In regards to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Whack surname identify as Black, though there was a slight decrease from 93.48% in 2000 to 92.29% in 2010. Those identifying as White saw a significant jump from 1.80% in 2000 to 3.33% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw a minor drop from 3.15% to 2.92%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The Hispanic category saw a decline from 1.35% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 93.48% | 92.29% | -1.27% |
| White | 1.8% | 3.33% | 85% |
| Two or More Races | 3.15% | 2.92% | -7.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |