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

Wanket, 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 Wanket surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wanket in America

Wanket is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wanket surname appeared 105 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 Wanket.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wanket to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Wanket

The surname WANKET has its origins in England, where it first emerged in the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "wancol," which means "unsteady" or "feeble." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for someone who was frail or clumsy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the WANKET name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "Wankyn." This spelling variation highlights the evolving nature of surnames during that period, as they were often adapted to local dialects and pronunciation.

In the 14th century, the name WANKET appeared in various historical documents, including the Poll Tax Returns of 1379, where it was recorded as "Wankette." This record provides evidence of the surname's continued use and slight variations in spelling.

During the 16th century, the WANKET surname became more widespread across England. Notable individuals bearing this name included John WANKET (1512-1578), a merchant from Bristol, and William WANKET (1542-1611), a landowner in Gloucestershire.

As the centuries progressed, the WANKET name spread further afield. In the 18th century, James WANKET (1721-1795) was a prominent lawyer in London, while in the 19th century, Mary WANKET (1832-1901) was a notable educator and author from Yorkshire.

Another significant figure in the history of the WANKET surname was Sir Robert WANKET (1867-1941), a British politician and Member of Parliament for the Conservative Party in the early 20th century.

Other notable individuals with the WANKET surname include the explorer and naturalist Thomas WANKET (1789-1856), who made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in the Americas, and the renowned artist and sculptor Elizabeth WANKET (1901-1985), whose works are featured in several prestigious galleries around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wanket

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

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 Wanket 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Wanket has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Wanket was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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