Explore the Family Name Warmington
The meaning of Warmington
English: habitational name from either of two places called Warmington. The Warwicks placename derives from an Old English personal name Wærma + Old English connective -ing- + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’. That in Northamptonshire placename derives from an Old English personal Wyrma + Old English connective -ing- + tūn.
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How common is the last name Warmington in the United States?
The surname Warmington has seen a rise in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 57,985th and had a count of 328. By 2010, it had jumped to a rank of 49,365 with a total count of 426 individuals, marking an increase of 14.87% in its ranking and 29.88% in its count. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also increased by 16.67% over that decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #49,365 | 14.87% |
| Count | 328 | 426 | 29.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.14 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Warmington
When it comes to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those with the last name Warmington identify as White, though there have been some shifts in the breakdown over time. In 2000, 74.39% identified as White, but this number dropped to 69.72% by 2010. On the other hand, there were increases among those who identify as Hispanic and Black. The percentage identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.52% to 3.52%, a whopping 131.58% increase. Those identifying as Black saw a more modest increase, from 22.56% in 2000 to 24.88% in 2010, a rise of 10.28%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year, nor were there any that identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.39% | 69.72% | -6.28% |
| Black | 22.56% | 24.88% | 10.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 3.52% | 131.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |