Explore the Family Name Waren
The meaning of Waren
English (Lancashire): variant of Warren.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Waren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Waren has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Waren was the 41,203rd most common surname, while in 2010 it dropped to the 44,872nd spot, marking an 8.9% decrease in its rank. The number of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 499 in 2000 to 478 in 2010, representing a 4.21% drop. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Waren per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,203 | #44,872 | -8.9% |
| Count | 499 | 478 | -4.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waren
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals changes in the ethnic identity of those with the surname Waren between 2000 and 2010. There were no recorded instances of Waren being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in either year. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased significantly from 3.01% to 4.81%, a nearly 60% rise. Additionally, there was more than a doubling (119.5%) in the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 2% to 4.39%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black fell from 19.64% to 13.39%, a 31.82% drop. The proportion of individuals identifying as White saw a slight increase from 74.15% to 75.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.15% | 75.31% | 1.56% |
| Black | 19.64% | 13.39% | -31.82% |
| Two or More Races | 3.01% | 4.81% | 59.8% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 4.39% | 119.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |