Explore the Family Name Warter
The meaning of Warter
1. English: habitational name from Warter (in East Yorkshire). The placename probably derives from Old English wearg ‘felon, criminal’ + trēow ‘tree’, i.e. a gallows. There has been some confusion with Water. 2. German (Bavaria): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Warter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Warter has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 83,004 but by 2010, it had fallen to 98,099, marking an 18.19% drop. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 211 in 2000 to 185 in 2010, showing a decline of 12.32%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 25%, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #98,099 | -18.19% |
| Count | 211 | 185 | -12.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Warter
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname Warter. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease from 98.10% in 2000 to 94.59% in 2010. The percentage of those who identify as belonging to two or more races was 0 in 2000 but rose to 3.24% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 94.59% | -3.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |