2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Wagor
A surname of Polish origin, possibly derived from the name "Wagienko" or related to the word "wagon".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Wagor. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Wagor surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Wagor in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Wagor, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.1%) and Two or More Races (5.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Wagor
The surname WAGOR is believed to have originated in the region of Silesia, which is now part of modern-day Poland. It is thought to have emerged in the 15th century and may be derived from the old German word "wagen," meaning wagon or cart. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who was a wagon maker or driver.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the WAGOR surname can be found in the town records of Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland) from the year 1492, where a certain Hans WAGOR is listed as a resident. Another early reference appears in a 1517 census record from the village of Medzibor, in which a family by the name of WAGOR is documented.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the WAGOR name spread throughout various parts of Silesia and neighboring regions, such as Bohemia and Saxony. It is believed that some members of the WAGOR family may have been involved in the transportation or trading industries, given the potential connection to the word "wagen."
In the 18th century, a notable figure with the WAGOR surname was Johann WAGOR (1712-1789), a respected clockmaker and watchmaker from the town of Görlitz (now in Germany). His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the local nobility and wealthy merchants.
Another prominent individual was Pauline WAGOR (1825-1901), a renowned opera singer from Prague who performed in many of the major European opera houses during the latter half of the 19th century. Her powerful soprano voice and dramatic stage presence earned her critical acclaim throughout her career.
In the early 20th century, a man named Friedrich WAGOR (1890-1962) gained recognition as a talented sculptor and wood carver in Vienna, Austria. His intricate wood carvings, often depicting religious scenes or allegorical figures, can be found in several churches and museums across Europe.
The WAGOR surname has also been connected to various place names throughout Central and Eastern Europe, such as Wagorów (a village in Poland), Wagersrott (a town in Saxony, Germany), and Wagrov (a town in the Czech Republic). These place names may have derived from the WAGOR surname or vice versa, further illustrating the geographic spread of the name over time.
Throughout its history, the WAGOR surname has been associated with a variety of occupations, from artisans and craftsmen to performers and artists, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and talents of those who have borne this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Wagor
Among Census respondents with the surname Wagor, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.1%) and Two or More Races (5.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Wagor bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Wagor surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.2% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino6.1% · 7
- Two or more races5.3% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Wagor
Wagor appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+7 bearers (+6.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,354 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 294 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.6%) | Down 2,354 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 294 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Wagor surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #146,201 | #146,495 | -0.2% |
| Count | 113 | 114 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Wagor bearers went from 113 to 114 (+0.9% change). The surname moved down 294 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #146,495.
FAQ
Wagor surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Wagor?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Wagor. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Wagor?
Wagor ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 114 people with the surname Wagor. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Wagor.
Has Wagor become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Wagor went from 113 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Wagor?
Among Census respondents with the surname Wagor, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.1%) and Two or More Races (5.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Wagor in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.2% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Wagor appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.2%), Hispanic (6.1%), Two or More Races (5.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Wagor (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Wagor mean?
A surname of Polish origin, possibly derived from the name "Wagienko" or related to the word "wagon". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Wagor (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Wagor?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.