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

Wawak, 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 Wawak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wawak in America

Wawak is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wawak surname appeared 155 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 Wawak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wawak 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 Wawak

The surname WAWAK is believed to have originated in the region of Silesia, which is now part of modern-day Poland and the Czech Republic. Its earliest known origins can be traced back to the late 15th century.

The name WAWAK is thought to have derived from the Slavic root word "waw," which means "valley" or "ravine." It is possible that the surname was initially given to someone who lived in or near a valley or ravine, or perhaps it was a descriptive name referring to a person's physical appearance or characteristics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname WAWAK appears in a local parish record from the town of Opole, located in modern-day Poland, dated 1492. The entry lists a "Jan WAWAK" as a landowner in the area.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Marcin WAWAK (1525-1589) was a respected scholar and professor of law at the University of Krakow. He authored several treatises on legal matters and was highly regarded in academic circles during his lifetime.

During the 17th century, the WAWAK surname began to spread more widely throughout Silesia and neighboring regions. One prominent individual from this era was Jadwiga WAWAK (1621-1678), a noblewoman and landowner who was known for her charitable works and support of local churches and monasteries.

In the 18th century, a military officer named Kazimierz WAWAK (1742-1813) served in the army of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and rose to the rank of colonel. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership during the wars against Russia and Prussia.

Another notable figure was Józef WAWAK (1789-1862), a renowned architect and builder who designed and constructed several important buildings and landmarks in the city of Wrocław (then known as Breslau) during the early 19th century.

While the surname WAWAK may not be among the most common or widespread surnames today, it has a rich history and heritage that can be traced back several centuries to its roots in the Silesian region of Central Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wawak

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

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

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