Explore the Family Name Wojton
The meaning of Wojton
Polish (also Wojtoń): 1. derivative of the personal name Wojciech (see Vojtech). 2. derivative of wójt ‘village headman’ (see Wojtowicz 2). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Tadeusz, Zigmund.
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How common is the last name Wojton in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wojton saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from position 63,812 to 69,170, representing an 8.4% decline in ranking. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Wojton surname decreased by 2.74%, from 292 in 2000 to 284 in 2010. This shift is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which also fell by 9.09% during that ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #69,170 | -8.4% |
| Count | 292 | 284 | -2.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wojton
The ethnic identity associated with the Wojton surname remained relatively stable from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years, the majority of individuals with the surname Wojton identified as White, with a small increase from 99.00% to 99.30%. No significant changes were observed in other ethnic categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which all registered zero values in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 99.3% | 0.3% |
| 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% |