Explore the Family Name Warmuth
The meaning of Warmuth
German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements war ‘protect’ + mut ‘desire, spirit’. Some characteristic forenames: German Manfred.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Warmuth in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Warmuth" saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 34,150th most popular surname, whereas in 2010, it slipped to the 34,353rd position, marking a change of -0.59%. However, the total count of people with this surname actually increased during this period, rising from 628 in 2000 to 660 in 2010, which is an increase of 5.1%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased marginally by -4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,150 | #34,353 | -0.59% |
| Count | 628 | 660 | 5.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Warmuth
With respect to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Warmuth identified themselves as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a negligible decrease of -0.04% over the decade. There was a small representation of Hispanic individuals, which increased by 11.81% between the two census years. Interestingly, the category of "Two or more races" saw a significant drop of -42.77%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander group appeared for the first time in 2010 with a proportion of 0.91%. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.43% | 94.39% | -0.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.71% | 3.03% | 11.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 0.91% | -42.77% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |