Explore the Family Name Warthen
The meaning of Warthen
German: from a short form of the personal name Wartold, from Old High German wart ‘guardian’.
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How common is the last name Warthen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Warthen' experienced a slight decline in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 16,219 to 16,437, indicating a change of -1.34. However, the count or frequency of this surname increased by 6.84 percent over the same period, going from 1,638 in 2000 to 1,750 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a minor decrease of 3.28 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,219 | #16,437 | -1.34% |
| Count | 1,638 | 1,750 | 6.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.59 | -3.28% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Warthen
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates several shifts between 2000 and 2010. There was no recorded presence of the surname Warthen among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in 2000, but by 2010, these demographics accounted for 0.34 and 0.57 percent respectively. The percentage of individuals with this surname who identify as White decreased slightly by 3.13 percent while the Black population had a minor increase of 0.52 percent. The most significant change occurred within the Hispanic demographic, which saw a notable upsurge of 70.18 percent. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races also increased by 6.72 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.86% | 54.11% | -3.13% |
| Black | 40.42% | 40.63% | 0.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 2.91% | 70.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.43% | 6.72% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.34% | 0% |