Explore the Family Name Warnes
The meaning of Warnes
English (Norfolk): variant of Warne, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Warnes in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Warnes saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Warnes was ranked 36,999, but by 2010, it had fallen to 41,426 — a decrease of almost 12%. Similarly, the number of individuals carrying this name also decreased from 568 in 2000 to 525 in 2010, marking a reduction of around 7.57%. The proportion of the population with the Warnes surname per 100,000 people also fell by 14.29% in these ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,999 | #41,426 | -11.97% |
| Count | 568 | 525 | -7.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Warnes
The ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Warnes showed some changes as well during the same period, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly 94% identified as White; this figure slightly dropped to 92.76% by 2010. Hispanic identity saw an increase from 3.35% to 4.19%, marking a growth of over 25%. While there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races in 2000, a small percentage began to identify as such in 2010. However, the census recorded no Black individuals or American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the Warnes surname in 2010, despite a small percentage identifying as Black in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.01% | 92.76% | -1.33% |
| Hispanic | 3.35% | 4.19% | 25.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Black | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |