Explore the Family Name Warnecke
The meaning of Warnecke
North German: from a pet form of the personal name Warner, Low German form of Werner. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt, Dieter, Fritz.
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How common is the last name Warnecke in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, in terms of popularity, the surname Warnecke ranked 19,187 in 2000 and dropped slightly to 20,687 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 7.82%. The count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 1,309 in 2000 to 1,279 in 2010, indicating a decline of 2.29%. Furthermore, the proportion of people bearing the Warnecke surname per 100,000 decreased by 12.24% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,187 | #20,687 | -7.82% |
| Count | 1,309 | 1,279 | -2.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.43 | -12.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Warnecke
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Warnecke identify as White, representing 95.80% in 2000 and increasing to 96.87% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, moving from 0.61% in 2000 to 0.63% in 2010. There was a notable decrease in those identifying with two or more races, from 1.76% in 2000 to 0.78% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was an increase among those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.45% to 1.72% over the decade. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 96.87% | 1.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 1.72% | 18.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 0.78% | -55.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.63% | 3.28% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |