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

Waska, 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 Waska surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Waska in America

Waska is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Waska surname appeared 180 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 Waska.

We can also compare 2010 data for Waska 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 Waska

The surname Waska has its origins in Poland, with records indicating that it emerged in the 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Polish word "waska," which means "narrow" or "slender." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone of a slender build.

In the early 17th century, the Waska name appeared in several historical documents and records, including church registers and land ownership records in various regions of Poland. One notable mention was in the Kraków Cathedral archives, where a Mikołaj Waska was listed as a landowner in the town of Wieliczka in the year 1624.

The earliest recorded instance of the Waska surname dates back to 1589, when a Jan Waska was mentioned in a court record from the town of Bydgoszcz. This document referred to a dispute over a property boundary, indicating that the Waska family had already established itself in the area by that time.

Throughout the centuries, several individuals with the Waska surname have gained recognition in various fields. In the 18th century, Franciszek Waska (1710-1778) was a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in Warsaw.

Another notable figure was Stanisław Waska (1832-1901), a Polish writer and poet who published several collections of poetry and prose during the Romantic era. His works often explored themes of nature, patriotism, and the Polish national identity.

In the 20th century, Zofia Waska (1912-1998) was a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights in Poland. She was instrumental in establishing several educational programs and initiatives aimed at empowering women and promoting gender equality.

The name Waska has also been associated with various place names and localities in Poland. For example, the village of Waska Niżna in the Subcarpathian Voivodeship is believed to have derived its name from the Waska family who once owned land in the area.

While the Waska surname may not be among the most common in Poland today, its historical roots and the contributions of individuals bearing this name have left an indelible mark on Polish culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Waska

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

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

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