Explore the Family Name Warta
The meaning of Warta
Polish: 1. occupational name for a watchman, from warta ‘guard’. 2. habitational name from a place called Warta in Łódź Voivodeship.
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How common is the last name Warta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Warta has seen a growth in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 52,608 in the United States but rose to rank 45,886 by 2010 – an increase of approximately 12.78%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 370 to 465, a rise of about 25.68%. Similarly, the proportion of people bearing the Warta surname per 100,000 increased by 14.29%, moving from 0.14 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #45,886 | 12.78% |
| Count | 370 | 465 | 25.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.16 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Warta
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Warta surname identify as White, making up 95.14% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.84% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 2.16% in 2000, and this percentage increased to 2.80% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also saw a slight increase from 1.62% to 1.72%. However, no individuals with the Warta surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.14% | 94.84% | -0.32% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 2.8% | 29.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.72% | 6.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |