Explore the Family Name Warhurst
The meaning of Warhurst
English (Lancashire, Cheshire, and Derbyshire): habitational name, possibly from Warhurst Fold Farm in Derbyshire, though this is recorded only late, and so the origin of the placename is uncertain.
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How common is the last name Warhurst in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Warhurst was ranked 32,529 in popularity in the year 2000, and it dropped slightly to rank 33,241 by 2010. This equates to a change of -2.19 in its ranking. However, the count of people with this last name increased from 666 to 688 during this period, showing a growth rate of 3.3%. The proportion per 100k population also decreased by 8% over the decade, going from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,529 | #33,241 | -2.19% |
| Count | 666 | 688 | 3.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Warhurst
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Warhurst surname identify as White, with a slight decrease from 97.60% in 2000 to 97.38% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant decrease from 1.20% to 0.87% during this same period. Interestingly, there was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 0.75% to 1.02%. It's important to note that no Warhursts identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010 according to the census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 97.38% | -0.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 1.02% | 36% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 0.87% | -27.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |