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

Warshaw, 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 Warshaw surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Warshaw in America

Warshaw is the 25332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Warshaw surname appeared 977 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 Warshaw.

We can also compare 2010 data for Warshaw 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 Warshaw

The surname "WARSHAW" is of Polish origin, derived from the name of the city of Warsaw, the capital of Poland. The earliest recorded spelling of the name is from the 16th century, when it appeared as "Warszawa" in various historical records and manuscripts.

The name "Warszawa" is believed to have originated from the Slavic word "warsz," meaning "belonging to the people" or "of the people." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a settlement inhabited by a particular group or tribe.

One of the earliest known references to the name "Warszawa" can be found in the Codex Cumanicus, a linguistic manuscript from the 13th century, which mentions the city as "Warszowa." This indicates that the name had already been in use by that time.

During the Middle Ages, the city of Warsaw played a significant role in the history of Poland, serving as a center of trade and commerce. As a result, the surname "WARSHAW" likely gained prominence among families and individuals who had connections to the city or lived within its vicinity.

Notable individuals with the surname "WARSHAW" throughout history include:

1. Józef Warshaw (1776-1842), a Polish military officer and leader during the Kościuszko Uprising.
2. Maria Warshaw (1850-1924), a Polish writer and activist known for her work in promoting women's education.
3. Stefan Warshaw (1879-1964), a Polish-American architect who designed several notable buildings in New York City.
4. Jakub Warshaw (1920-2005), a Polish-born Holocaust survivor and author who wrote about his experiences during World War II.
5. Anna Warshaw (1957-present), a contemporary Polish artist known for her abstract paintings and installations.

While the surname "WARSHAW" originated in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and geographical mobility. However, its roots can be traced back to the city of Warsaw and the ancient Slavic word that gave rise to its name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Warshaw

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

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

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