Explore the Family Name Warton
The meaning of Warton
English (North western England and West Midlands): variant of Wharton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Warton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Warton has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 60,887 with 309 individuals bearing that name, equating to about 0.11 people out of every 100,000. However, by 2010, the ranking had slipped to 68,345 and the count decreased to 288 individuals, amounting to roughly 0.1 per 100,000. This represents a decline in popularity of 12.25% in ranking and a count decrease of 6.8%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #68,345 | -12.25% |
| Count | 309 | 288 | -6.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Warton
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the Warton surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentages of White and Black ethnic identities showed small decreases, from 80.26% to 79.51% and 11.97% to 7.99% respectively. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, jumping from 5.18% to 9.72%. Those reporting two or more races also increased from 1.62% to 2.43%, marking a 50% growth. There was no change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.26% | 79.51% | -0.93% |
| Hispanic | 5.18% | 9.72% | 87.64% |
| Black | 11.97% | 7.99% | -33.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 2.43% | 50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |