Explore the Family Name Warmkessel
The meaning of Warmkessel
German: from Middle High German warm ‘warm’ + kessel ‘kettle’, probably a nickname for a tavern keeper.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Warmkessel in the United States?
The surname Warmkessel, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 62,577th in terms of commonality, but dropped to the 71,678th position by 2010, marking a decrease of 14.54%. The actual count of people with the Warmkessel surname also decreased during this period, falling from 299 in 2000 to 272 in 2010, a drop of 9.03%. The proportion of individuals with this name per 100,000 residents declined by 18.18%, from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #71,678 | -14.54% |
| Count | 299 | 272 | -9.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Warmkessel
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Warmkessel surname identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.32% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.85% by 2010. The presence of other ethnic identities was limited or non-existent. Individuals identifying as two or more races made up 2.34% of the Warmkessels in 2000, but no such individuals were reported in 2010. The Hispanic population within the Warmkessel community appeared in 2010 at 1.84%, while there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.32% | 94.85% | -0.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |