Find out how popular the last name Wabaunsee is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Wabaunsee.

Wabaunsee, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Wabaunsee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wabaunsee in America

Wabaunsee is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wabaunsee surname appeared 100 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Wabaunsee.

The history of the last name Wabaunsee

The surname Wabaunsee originates from the Native American Potawatomi language and dates back to the early 1800s. It is derived from the word "Waabaanasing," which translates to "Dawn Land" or "Land of the Morning Light." This name was given to a region in present-day Kansas, where the Potawatomi tribe had been relocated by the federal government during the Indian Removal Act of the 1830s.

The Wabaunsee name is closely tied to the history of the Potawatomi people, who were originally from the Great Lakes region. The tribe's ancestral homelands spanned parts of modern-day Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin. As they were forcibly relocated westward, the Potawatomi carried their language and cultural traditions with them, including place names like Wabaunsee.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Wabaunsee name can be found in the writings of Isaac McCoy, a Baptist missionary who worked with the Potawatomi in the early 19th century. McCoy documented the establishment of the Potawatomi settlement in Kansas, which came to be known as the "Wabaunsee Mission."

Among notable historical figures with the Wabaunsee surname is Chief Abram Burnett (1805-1870), a leader of the Potawatomi tribe during their relocation to Kansas. Another prominent individual was John Wabaunsee (1820-1908), a Potawatomi interpreter and guide who played a significant role in facilitating communication between the tribe and the U.S. government.

Other historical references to the Wabaunsee name include the Wabaunsee County in Kansas, established in 1855, and the Wabaunsee Township, both named after the Potawatomi settlement. The Wabaunsee Creek, a tributary of the Kansas River, also bears the name.

In addition to these geographic locations, the Wabaunsee name has been carried by individuals such as Mary Wabaunsee (1850-1930), a respected member of the Potawatomi community, and Joseph Wabaunsee (1860-1945), a Potawatomi tribal leader and advocate for Native American rights.

Throughout history, the surname Wabaunsee has served as a powerful reminder of the Potawatomi people's resilience and their enduring connection to the land they once called the "Dawn Land."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wabaunsee

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Wabaunsee.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Wabaunsee was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Wabaunsee was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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