Explore the Family Name Warf
The meaning of Warf
Scottish (Renfrewshire): variant of Wharff. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Warf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Warf has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 17,388 in terms of popularity and slipped to 17,883 in 2010, marking a 2.85% drop. Despite this decrease in rank, the number of individuals carrying this surname actually increased by 4.48%, from 1,497 in 2000 to 1,564 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 3.64% decline from 0.55 in 2000 to 0.53 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,388 | #17,883 | -2.85% |
| Count | 1,497 | 1,564 | 4.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.53 | -3.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Warf
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Warf also shifted slightly from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a vast majority identified as White (93.72%), but this percentage decreased slightly to 91.43% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Black nearly doubled, increasing from 2.20% to 4.09%. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.87% to 2.94%. However, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero, while those identifying with two or more races decreased by 32.46%, from 1.14% to 0.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.72% | 91.43% | -2.44% |
| Black | 2.2% | 4.09% | 85.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 2.94% | 57.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 0.77% | -32.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.33% | 0% | 0% |