Explore the Family Name Warhol
The meaning of Warhol
1. Americanized form of Rusyn (from Slovakia) Varhoľ or Varhol. 2. Americanized form of Polish and Rusyn (from Poland) Warchoł (see Warchol). History: The original surname of the famous American artist Andy Warhol (1928–87) was Warhola (ultimately Varhola). He dropped the a from his surname early in his career, while his two brothers kept the full form of the surname. Their parents, originally surnamed Varhola, were Rusyns from the village of Miková in present-day Slovakia.
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How common is the last name Warhol in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Warhol has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked at 54,522 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 61,123, which is a decline of 12.11%. The number of individuals carrying the Warhol surname also decreased from 354 in 2000 to 329 in 2010, marking a reduction of 7.06%. Additionally, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents fell by 15.38% during the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #61,123 | -12.11% |
| Count | 354 | 329 | -7.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Warhol
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Warhol surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was little change from 2000 to 2010. In both years, the majority of those with this last name identified as White, comprising 94.63% in 2000 and slightly declining to 94.53% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic made up 1.41% in 2000 and marginally increased to 1.52% in 2010. There were no instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. Interestingly, those identifying as having two or more races appeared in 2010, accounting for 2.13% of those with the Warhol surname. However, representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native disappeared in 2010, having accounted for 2.82% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.63% | 94.53% | -0.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.13% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 1.52% | 7.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.82% | 0% | 0% |