Explore the Family Name Warning
The meaning of Warning
German: patronymic from Warner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Warning in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Warning has slightly decreased in the last decade. In 2000, Warning was ranked 24,784th among the most popular surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 26,025th spot, indicating a decrease of 5.01%. The number of people bearing the surname Warning also saw a marginal drop from 943 in 2000 to 942 in 2010, marking a decline of 0.11%. The proportion per 100k individuals dropped by 8.57%, moving from 0.35 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,784 | #26,025 | -5.01% |
| Count | 943 | 942 | -0.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.32 | -8.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Warning
In terms of ethnicity associated with the surname Warning, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased marginally from 95.23% in 2000 to 94.48% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic population carrying the surname Warning, which rose by 86.49% during the same period. Meanwhile, proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed minimal or no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.23% | 94.48% | -0.79% |
| Black | 2.76% | 2.76% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.74% | 1.38% | 86.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |