Explore the Family Name Warmerdam
The meaning of Warmerdam
Dutch: habitational name from Warmerdam, a shortening of Warmonderdam, the dam between Warmond and Sassenheim in South Holland province.
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How common is the last name Warmerdam in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Warmerdam has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Warmerdam was ranked at 73,412 and by 2010 it had moved up to 68,547 indicating a positive change of 6.63 percent. Similarly, the count of people with this surname increased from 246 in 2000 to 287 in 2010 which is an increase of 16.67 percent. The proportion of the U.S population with this surname per 100,000 also witnessed an upward trend from 0.09 to 0.1, marking an increase of 11.11 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #68,547 | 6.63% |
| Count | 246 | 287 | 16.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Warmerdam
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Warmerdam, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of bearers identify as White. In 2000, about 97.97 percent identified as white and this figure saw a marginal decrease to 94.08 percent in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, there was a notable emergence of Hispanic ethnicity among bearers of the Warmerdam surname, which wasn't present in 2000; the Hispanic percentage stood at 5.57 percent in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Additionally, no one reported having two or more races either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 94.08% | -3.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.57% | 0% |
| 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% |