Find out how popular the last name Warda is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Warda.

Warda, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Warda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Warda in America

Warda is the 25403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Warda surname appeared 974 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Warda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Warda to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Warda

The surname Warda is believed to have originated in Poland, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Polish word "warda," which translates to "guard" or "watchman." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who served as guards or sentries, either in a military or civilian capacity.

One of the earliest known references to the name Warda can be found in the Liber Beneficiorum, a medieval record of land grants and ecclesiastical properties in Poland, dating back to the 14th century. This document mentions several individuals bearing the surname Warda, indicating that the name was already well-established by that time.

During the 15th century, the name Warda appeared in various historical records, including land deeds and court documents. One notable figure was Jan Warda, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Krakow during the latter half of the 15th century.

As the centuries progressed, the Warda surname spread across different regions of Poland and beyond. In the 16th century, a variant spelling "Wardha" was recorded in certain areas, possibly due to regional dialects or scribal variations.

In the 17th century, the name Warda gained further recognition with the birth of Kazimierz Warda (1620-1688), a renowned Polish Catholic priest and theologian. He served as the rector of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow and played a significant role in the intellectual and religious life of his time.

Another notable individual was Franciszek Warda (1718-1780), a Polish military officer who served in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth army during the 18th century. He participated in various military campaigns and rose through the ranks, eventually attaining the position of a brigadier general.

In the 19th century, the Warda surname continued to be present in various historical records and documents. One noteworthy figure was Michał Warda (1805-1876), a Polish lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Prussian Parliament and advocated for Polish independence.

Throughout its history, the surname Warda has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, landowners, clergy, military personnel, and politicians. While the name has its roots in Poland, it has also spread to other regions and countries due to migration and cultural exchanges.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Warda

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Warda.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Warda was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Warda has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Warda was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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