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

Wardian, 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 Wardian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wardian in America

Wardian is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wardian surname appeared 125 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 Wardian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wardian 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 Wardian

The surname Wardian is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "weard," meaning a watchman or guard, with the suffix "-ian" indicating an association or belonging. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were likely employed as watchmen or guards, perhaps in a manor, castle, or town.

The earliest recorded instances of the Wardian surname can be found in various historical records, such as the Domesday Book of 1086, which documented landholders and tenants in England following the Norman Conquest. Entries in this manuscript mention individuals with variations of the name, such as Wardeyn and Wardein.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the surname appeared in various forms, including Wardien, Wardyan, and Wardyan, reflecting the fluidity of spelling conventions at the time. One notable early bearer of the name was John Wardian, a merchant and alderman in the city of London, who lived in the late 14th century.

In the 16th century, the surname was often associated with certain place names, such as Warden Hill in Bedfordshire and Warden Law in Northumberland. This connection suggests that some Wardian families may have originated from or resided in these locations.

One of the most famous historical figures bearing the Wardian surname was Nathaniel Bagshaw Wardian (1509-1583), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Archdeacon of Norfolk and authored several theological works.

In the 17th century, the Wardian surname gained prominence through individuals like Richard Wardian (1622-1681), a merchant and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the rebuilding of London after the Great Fire of 1666.

Another notable figure was Sir Edward Wardian (1637-1718), a lawyer and politician who served as the Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer and played a crucial role in the establishment of the Bank of England.

During the 18th century, the Wardian family continued to make their mark, with individuals like Mary Wardian (1725-1804), a renowned author and poet, and John Wardian (1754-1832), a successful businessman and landowner in Yorkshire.

As the centuries progressed, the Wardian surname spread across various parts of England and beyond, with individuals from this lineage contributing to various fields, including science, literature, politics, and industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wardian

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

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 Wardian 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 Wardian 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 Wardian was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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