Explore the Family Name Wartenberg
The meaning of Wartenberg
German: habitational name from any of numerous places called Wartenberg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wartenberg in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wartenberg has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 69,428, while in 2010, it fell to 72,771—a drop of 4.82%. Despite this fall in ranking, the number of people bearing the Wartenberg surname increased slightly from 264 in 2000 to 267 in 2010, representing a growth of 1.14%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 10% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #72,771 | -4.82% |
| Count | 264 | 267 | 1.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wartenberg
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wartenberg, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it's predominantly affiliated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 95.08% identified as White, and in 2010, the percentage slightly decreased to 94.38%. The Hispanic representation within those carrying the Wartenberg surname saw an increase from 3.79% in 2000 to 4.49% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.08% | 94.38% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 3.79% | 4.49% | 18.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |