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

Waskey, 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 Waskey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Waskey in America

Waskey is the 48717th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Waskey surname appeared 433 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 Waskey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Waskey 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 Waskey

The surname Waskey is believed to have originated in England, likely in the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be derived from an Old English word "wasc," meaning "to wash," and may have initially referred to someone who worked as a washer or launderer.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Waskey can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which lists a John Waskere from Oxfordshire. This early spelling variation, "Waskere," further reinforces the connection to the occupation of washing or laundering.

The surname Waskey also appears in various other historical records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the 14th century, where a Robert Waskeye is mentioned. This spelling variation suggests a possible link to the place name "Waske," a village in Yorkshire.

Notably, the Waskey surname is found in the famous Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and their holdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This indicates that the name has a long and established history in the country.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname Waskey. One such person was Sir John Waskey (1562-1638), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Coventry during the reign of King James I. Another was Richard Waskey (1678-1754), a renowned clockmaker from London, whose timepieces were highly sought after by the aristocracy.

In the literary world, Samuel Waskey (1824-1892) was a celebrated English poet and writer, known for his vivid descriptions of rural life and landscapes. His poetry collections, including "Pastoral Verses" and "The Meadows and the Streams," were widely acclaimed during the Victorian era.

Moving further back in history, there is evidence of the Waskey name in the medieval period. One such reference is found in the records of the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, where a soldier named William Waskey is listed among the English forces who fought against the French.

While the origins of the Waskey surname can be traced back to England, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and immigration. However, this detailed report focuses solely on the history and origins of the surname within the context of its English roots and early recorded instances.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Waskey

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

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

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