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

Warrior, 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 Warrior surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Warrior in America

Warrior is the 21960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Warrior surname appeared 1,182 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 Warrior.

We can also compare 2010 data for Warrior 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 Warrior

The surname Warrior is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "wærior," which means "guardian" or "protector." This name first emerged in the 11th century during the Norman Conquest of England.

The name was initially used to describe individuals who were skilled warriors or soldiers in the service of a lord or king. It was commonly found in areas such as Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire, where many battles took place during the Norman conquest.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Warrior can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled as "Warior." This document was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and population in England, commissioned by William the Conqueror.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various medieval records and manuscripts, often associated with individuals who served in the military or held positions of authority. For instance, Sir John Warrior was a prominent knight who fought in the Wars of the Roses during the 15th century.

Another notable figure with the surname Warrior was Thomas Warrior (1564-1622), an English explorer and navigator who accompanied Sir Walter Raleigh on his expeditions to the Americas. He is credited with mapping parts of the eastern coast of North America and establishing settlements in present-day Virginia.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, the name Warrior was associated with several military leaders and soldiers. One such individual was Colonel Richard Warrior (1610-1676), who fought for the Parliamentarian forces and played a significant role in the Battle of Naseby in 1645.

In the 18th century, the Warrior surname was also found in areas of Scotland, where it was sometimes spelled as "Warriour." This variation likely arose due to regional pronunciation differences.

Another notable figure with the Warrior surname was Sir Robert Warrior (1742-1819), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars. He achieved several notable victories and rose to the rank of Vice-Admiral.

Throughout history, the Warrior surname has been associated with individuals who have displayed courage, bravery, and a commitment to protecting their communities or countries. While the name may have originated from a military context, it has since taken on a broader symbolic meaning of strength and resilience.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Warrior

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

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

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