Explore the Family Name Wiatr
The meaning of Wiatr
Polish: nickname for a speedy person, from the word wiatr ‘wind’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wiatr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wiatr ranked 60,887 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped to 64,559 in 2010, marking a decrease of 6.03%. The number of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable from 309 in 2000 to 308 in 2010, showing a minimal decline of 0.32%. The proportion of people named Wiatr per 100,000 decreased by 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #64,559 | -6.03% |
| Count | 309 | 308 | -0.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiatr
When considering ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census demonstrates that the majority of individuals with the surname Wiatr identify as white (97.41% in 2000 and 93.83% in 2010). There was an increase in those who identified as Hispanic, rising from 0% in 2000 to 3.57% in 2010. A small percentage (1.62%) of individuals began identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 93.83% | -3.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.57% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |