Explore the Family Name Warlick
The meaning of Warlick
English: perhaps an altered form of Warlock, an English surname of uncertain origin; it is more likely to be from Old Norse varthlokkur ‘incantations’ than from Old English wǣrloga ‘traitor, devil’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Warlick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Warlick has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Warlick was ranked 12,299th in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had dropped to 13,115th, representing a 6.63% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname has slightly increased from 2,319 to 2,337 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,299 | #13,115 | -6.63% |
| Count | 2,319 | 2,337 | 0.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 0.79 | -8.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Warlick
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Warlick, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the years. The percentage of individuals identified as White decreased from 84.99% in 2000 to 82.41% in 2010, while the Black ethnicity saw an increase from 11.17% to 12.45%. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation also grew from 0.26% to 0.43%. Moreover, the Hispanic fraction rose from 0.91% to 1.28%, and those identifying as two or more races increased from 1.81% to 2.48%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category experienced a minor increase from 0.86% to 0.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.99% | 82.41% | -3.04% |
| Black | 11.17% | 12.45% | 11.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 2.48% | 37.02% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 1.28% | 40.66% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.86% | 0.94% | 9.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.26% | 0.43% | 65.38% |