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

Watashe, 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 Watashe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Watashe in America

Watashe is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Watashe surname appeared 152 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 Watashe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Watashe 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 Watashe

The surname "WATASHE" is believed to have originated in the Balkan region of Southeastern Europe, particularly in the areas of modern-day Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Its earliest known roots can be traced back to the late 15th century, during the Ottoman Empire's expansion into the region.

The name "WATASHE" is thought to be derived from the Slavic word "voda," meaning water, suggesting a possible connection to bodies of water or settlements near rivers or lakes. This etymology is further reinforced by the similarities between "WATASHE" and the Serbian word "vodas," which translates to "one who lives near water."

Historical records from the 16th century mention a notable figure named Petar WATASHE, a military commander who participated in the defense of the Adriatic coastal regions against Ottoman invasions. While specific details about his life and accomplishments are scarce, his name appears in several chronicles and manuscripts from that era.

In the 17th century, the WATASHE surname gained prominence in the region of Dalmatia, now part of Croatia. One notable individual from this period was Ivan WATASHE, a merchant and landowner who was recorded in various property deeds and legal documents from the late 1600s.

Moving forward to the 18th century, the name "WATASHE" appeared in several church records and parish registers in the regions of Slavonia and Vojvodina, which were then part of the Habsburg Monarchy. One such individual was Marko WATASHE, a respected village elder and landowner born in 1724.

As the centuries progressed, the WATASHE surname spread throughout the Balkans and beyond. In the 19th century, a prominent figure bearing this name was Milorad WATASHE, a Serbian scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages. He was born in 1832 and lived until 1905.

Another notable individual from the same era was Jelena WATASHE, a celebrated opera singer who performed across Europe in the late 19th century. Born in 1857 in what is now Bosnia and Herzegovina, she achieved international acclaim for her powerful soprano voice and her interpretations of various operatic roles.

Throughout history, the surname "WATASHE" has retained its connection to the Balkan region, with various branches and descendants spreading across Southeastern Europe and beyond. While its exact origins and initial bearers remain shrouded in the mists of time, the name continues to carry a rich cultural heritage and a link to the region's diverse linguistic and historical tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Watashe

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Watashe, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!