Explore the Family Name Warm
The meaning of Warm
German, Jewish (Ashkenazic), and English: probably a nickname for a warm-hearted or a zealous person, from Middle High German and German warm ‘warm’, Middle English warm. In Britain, this name is now rare. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Gunter. Jewish Bluma.
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How common is the last name Warm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Warm" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Warm" was ranked 59,147 in terms of popularity and had 320 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, its rank dropped to 69,579, with only 282 individuals having this name, marking a decrease of around 11.88%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also decreased from 0.12 to 0.1 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #69,579 | -17.64% |
| Count | 320 | 282 | -11.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Warm
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Warm", data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly white, with 96.56% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.74% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a notable increase in the Hispanic community bearing this surname, rising from 1.56% in 2000 to 2.13% in 2010. This represents a change of 36.54%, indicating a growing diversity among those carrying the "Warm" surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 95.74% | -0.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 2.13% | 36.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |