Explore the Family Name Wahrman
The meaning of Wahrman
Americanized form of German Wahrmann (see Warman).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wahrman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wahrman has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 80,812 in 2000, it dropped to 88,336 in 2010, marking a decrease of around 9.31%. The number of individuals with this surname also declined from 218 to 210 during the same period, which represents a reduction of approximately 3.67%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Wahrman per 100,000 decreased by 12.5%, from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #88,336 | -9.31% |
| Count | 218 | 210 | -3.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wahrman
With regard to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that the Wahrman surname is predominantly associated with those of White ethnicity. In 2000, about 96.33% of the individuals with the Wahrman surname identified as White, although this number experienced a minor decline to 94.76% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. Similarly, there were no reported instances of individuals with the Wahrman surname identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 94.76% | -1.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |