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

Warsaw, 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 Warsaw surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Warsaw in America

Warsaw is the 38050th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Warsaw surname appeared 583 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 Warsaw.

We can also compare 2010 data for Warsaw 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 Warsaw

The surname WARSAW is of Polish origin, derived from the name of the city of Warsaw, the capital of Poland. The name Warsaw itself is thought to have originated from the Old Polish word "warszawa," meaning "belonging to the people (or family) of Warsz."

The earliest recorded instance of the surname WARSAW dates back to the 14th century in medieval Poland. It is believed that the name was initially adopted by individuals who either hailed from or had some connection to the city of Warsaw.

One of the earliest known bearers of the WARSAW surname was Jan WARSAW, a prominent merchant who lived in the city of Warsaw during the late 14th century. Records from this period indicate that he was involved in the thriving trade between Poland and other European nations.

In the 16th century, the WARSAW surname can be found in various historical documents and records, including property deeds and tax registers. One notable figure was Katarzyna WARSAW, a landowner and philanthropist who lived in the early 1500s and was known for her support of local churches and charitable institutions.

During the 17th century, the WARSAW surname gained further prominence in Poland. Stanisław WARSAW, born in 1620, was a respected scholar and author who wrote extensively on Polish history and culture. His works are still studied by historians today.

As Poland faced numerous conflicts and upheavals throughout its history, members of the WARSAW family played various roles in these events. Józef WARSAW, born in 1785, was a military officer who fought against the Russian Empire during the November Uprising of 1830-1831.

In the 19th century, the WARSAW surname began to spread beyond Poland's borders as individuals emigrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One such individual was Maria WARSAW, born in 1840, who emigrated to the United States and became a prominent figure in the Polish-American community in Chicago.

Throughout its history, the WARSAW surname has been associated with notable individuals in various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts. Some other notable bearers of this surname include the Polish writer Jerzy WARSAW (1866-1935), the American artist Jan WARSAW (1892-1965), and the Polish politician Andrzej WARSAW (1923-2008).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Warsaw

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

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

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