2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Warenski
A Polish surname derived from the word "waran", meaning wormwood or absinthe.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 166 Americans carry the last name Warenski. That puts it at #124,450 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,064,785 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Warenski surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
166
1 in 2,064,785
Census rank
#124,450
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
145
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 145 bearers of the surname Warenski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 124450th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Warenski, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Warenski
The surname Warenski has its origins in Poland, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Polish word "Wareńsk," which referred to a person from the town or region of Warszawa (Warsaw). The name is closely linked to the history and development of this important city.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Warenski can be found in the Ksiega Bracka (Brotherhood Book) of Kraków, a historical document dating back to the 15th century. This manuscript mentions a certain Jan Warenski, who was a member of a local guild or fraternity.
In the 16th century, the name appears in various municipal records and tax registers from the Wielkopolska region, which encompasses areas around the city of Poznań. This suggests that the Warenski family had established a presence in different parts of Poland during this period.
Notable individuals with the surname Warenski include Michał Warenski (1585-1642), a respected scholar and philosopher who taught at the Kraków Academy (now known as the Jagiellonian University). His treatises on logic and metaphysics were widely studied in academic circles across Europe.
Another prominent figure was Jadwiga Warenska (1720-1798), a renowned painter and portraitist who gained recognition for her artistic talents during the Polish Enlightenment era. Her works can be found in several museums and private collections in Poland and other European countries.
In the 19th century, Józef Warenski (1810-1887) made a name for himself as a successful businessman and philanthropist. He established several educational institutions and charitable foundations, leaving a lasting impact on the cultural and social landscape of Warsaw.
The surname Warenski also gained recognition through the literary contributions of Elżbieta Warenska (1842-1921), a celebrated poet and author whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her poetry collections were widely acclaimed and translated into several languages.
Throughout its history, the name Warenski has been closely associated with the city of Warsaw and its surrounding regions. While variations in spelling, such as Warensky or Warenskij, have emerged over time, the core meaning and significance of the name remain rooted in its Polish origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Warenski
Among Census respondents with the surname Warenski, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Warenski bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Warenski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.2% · 138
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 4
- Two or more races1.4% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Warenski
Warenski appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#124,548
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 138
+14 bearers (+11.3%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 2,638 places
2020
#124,450
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 145
+7 bearers (+5.1%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 98 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #124,548 | 138 | 0.05 | +14 bearers (+11.3%) | Up 2,638 places |
| 2020 | #124,450 | 145 | 0.05 | +7 bearers (+5.1%) | Up 98 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Warenski surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #124,548 | #124,450 | 0.1% |
| Count | 138 | 145 | 5.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Warenski bearers went from 138 to 145 (+5.1% change). The surname moved up 98 positions in the national ranking, going from #124,548 to #124,450.
FAQ
Warenski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Warenski?
Name Census estimates that about 166 living Americans carry the surname Warenski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,064,785 residents.
How common is Warenski?
Warenski ranks #124,450 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 145 people with the surname Warenski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (166), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Warenski.
Has Warenski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Warenski went from 138 recorded bearers to 145. That is an increase of 7 (+5.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #124,548 to #124,450.
What does the Census say about the background of Warenski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Warenski, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Two or More Races (1.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Warenski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.2% (138 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Warenski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.2%), Hispanic (2.8%), Two or More Races (1.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Warenski (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Warenski mean?
A Polish surname derived from the word "waran", meaning wormwood or absinthe. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Warenski (0.05 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Warenski?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.