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

Waz, 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 Waz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Waz in America

Waz is the 65244th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Waz surname appeared 304 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 Waz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Waz 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 Waz

The surname "Waz" is believed to have its origins in Germany, where it first emerged during the medieval period. Linguists trace the name back to the Old German word "waz," which means "marsh" or "wetland." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived in or near marshy areas, possibly deriving their livelihood from activities such as fishing, hunting, or reed-gathering.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Waz" can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. In this text, a certain "Johannes Waz" is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction in the year 1267.

During the 15th century, the surname appears to have gained some prominence in the city of Nuremberg, where a family of artisans and merchants bearing the name "Waz" is documented in various guild records. Among them was Hans Waz, a skilled goldsmith who was active in the city between 1480 and 1520.

As the centuries progressed, the name spread across various regions of Germany and beyond. In the 17th century, a notable figure named Georg Waz (1590-1663) was a respected theologian and author who served as a professor at the University of Jena. His published works on religious philosophy and ethics were widely read throughout Europe during his lifetime.

Another individual of note was Friedrich Waz (1789-1854), a Prussian military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later served as a military governor in several provinces of the kingdom. His memoirs, published posthumously in 1860, provide valuable insights into the political and social landscape of 19th-century Prussia.

In the field of literature, the name "Waz" is associated with the German poet and novelist Anna Waz (1848-1918), whose works often explored themes of love, nature, and the struggles of ordinary people. Her novel "Die Mühle am Bach" (The Mill by the Brook) was particularly well-received and went through multiple editions during her lifetime.

While these are just a few examples, the surname "Waz" has a rich and diverse history that spans several centuries and encompasses individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, scholars, military figures, and literary figures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Waz

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

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

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