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

Waskom, 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 Waskom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Waskom in America

Waskom is the 53072nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Waskom surname appeared 390 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 Waskom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Waskom 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 Waskom

The surname Waskom originates from the Netherlands and dates back to the 17th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch word "wasdom," which means growth or increase, possibly referring to a family's prosperity or expansion. The name may also have roots in the Old Dutch word "waskomen," meaning to arrive or come forth, suggesting an ancestral migration or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Waskom name can be found in the Dutch baptismal records from the late 1600s in the region of Gelderland. These records mention a Hendrick Waskom, born in 1687, suggesting the name's presence in the Netherlands during that time period.

Historical documents also reveal a Pieter Waskom, a merchant from Amsterdam, who was listed in the city's guild records in the early 1700s. This indicates that the Waskom family had established a presence in the commercial hub of Amsterdam during the Dutch Golden Age.

In the 19th century, the Waskom name appears in the United States, likely due to Dutch immigration. One notable figure was Jacob Waskom (1825-1901), a Civil War veteran who served in the Union Army and later became a prominent farmer in Indiana.

Another significant individual was Wilhelmina Waskom (1870-1942), a Dutch-American philanthropist and activist who founded the Waskom Children's Home in New York City, providing shelter and education for underprivileged children.

The Waskom surname has also been associated with various place names in the Netherlands, such as Waskom, a village in the municipality of Nuth, and Waskomerbos, a nature reserve near the city of Sittard. These place names may have influenced the spelling and variations of the surname over time.

Other notable individuals with the Waskom surname include:

1. Johannes Waskom (1802-1876), a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
2. Christiaan Waskom (1856-1932), a Dutch-American architect who designed several prominent buildings in Chicago.
3. Adriana Waskom (1892-1968), a Dutch-American author and journalist who wrote extensively about women's rights and social issues.
4. Cornelis Waskom (1910-1997), a Dutch engineer and inventor who held numerous patents in the field of automotive technology.
5. Erik Waskom (born 1975), a contemporary Dutch author and poet whose works explore themes of identity and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Waskom

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

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

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