Explore the Family Name Wartell
The meaning of Wartell
Altered form of French (mainly Nord) Wartelle: from the ancient Germanic personal name Wartilo, a pet form of any of various names beginning with the element ward ‘guard’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wartell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wartell saw a slight decrease in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 74,675 to 76,029, a change of -1.81%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.98% during the same period, indicating that while there may have been more surnames overall, the number of people named Wartell still grew.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #76,029 | -1.81% |
| Count | 241 | 253 | 4.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wartell
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname Wartell identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 91.29% in 2000 to 87.35% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, from 2.07% in 2000 to 4.35% in 2010, representing a 110.14% increase. The proportion of Black individuals also rose slightly, from 6.22% to 7.11%. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.29% | 87.35% | -4.32% |
| Black | 6.22% | 7.11% | 14.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 4.35% | 110.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |