Explore the Family Name Wiater
The meaning of Wiater
Americanized form or dialect variant of Polish Wiatr. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jacek, Jerzy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wiater in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wiater saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 35,522 but by 2010 this had dropped to 40,909, which is a decrease of 15.17%. The total count of people with the surname also decreased from 599 in 2000 to 533 in 2010, representing an 11.02% drop. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also saw a decrease from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010, marking an 18.18% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,522 | #40,909 | -15.17% |
| Count | 599 | 533 | -11.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiater
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Wiater surname as detailed in the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no significant changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with 98.66% in 2000 and 98.12% in 2010, showing a minor decrease of 0.55%. The number of Asian/Pacific Islanders, those of two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaska Native remained constant at 0.00%. However, there was an increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 0.83% in 2000 to 1.50% in 2010, an increase of 80.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.66% | 98.12% | -0.55% |
| Hispanic | 0.83% | 1.5% | 80.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |