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

Warnick, 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 Warnick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Warnick in America

Warnick is the 7730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Warnick surname appeared 4,295 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Warnick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Warnick 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 Warnick

The surname Warnick originated in England during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "waern" meaning "shelter" or "dwelling," and "wic" meaning "village" or "settlement." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a sheltered or protected village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Warnick can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1196, where it appears as "Warnewich." This spelling variation likely stems from the place name Warwick, indicating that the name may have originated in or near that area.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Warnewick" and "Warnewyk," further reinforcing its connection to the town of Warwick. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 mention a "John de Warnewick," suggesting that the name had become an established surname by that time.

During the 14th century, the name Warnick began to appear more frequently in historical records. The Poll Tax Returns of 1379 include entries for a "William Warnewyke" and a "John Warnewyke," both from Worcestershire.

One notable figure with the surname Warnick was Sir John Warnick (c. 1490-1568), a Member of Parliament and landowner from Warwickshire. He played a significant role in the local administration and represented Warwickshire in the Parliament of 1555.

Another individual of historical significance was Thomas Warnick (1615-1677), an English Puritan minister and author. He served as the rector of Chadwell St. Mary in Essex and wrote several religious works, including "The Christian's Consolation" and "A Treatise on Baptism."

In the 18th century, the name Warnick gained further prominence with the birth of Robert Warnick (1745-1819), a Scottish physician and botanist. He made significant contributions to the study of plant life and served as the president of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.

The 19th century saw the rise of John Warnick (1828-1904), a Scottish businessman and philanthropist. He made his fortune in the textile industry and was known for his generous donations to educational institutions and charitable organizations in Glasgow.

Another notable figure was Mary Warnick (1862-1943), an American suffragist and activist. She played a crucial role in the women's suffrage movement and fought tirelessly for women's rights and equality.

These examples illustrate the historical presence of the surname Warnick and its association with individuals from various walks of life, including politics, religion, science, business, and social reform.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Warnick

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

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

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