UK surname
An English surname originally describing someone with a warm or friendly demeanor.
In the 1881 census there were 22 people recorded with the Warm surname, ranking it #30,464 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 12, ranked #37,385, down from #30,464 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Wolverhampton, London parishes and Hainford. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Warm is 153 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 45.5%.
1881 census count
22
Ranked #30,464
Modern count
12
2016, ranked #37,385
Peak year
1861
153 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Warm surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Warm surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 27 | #28,467 |
| 1861 | historical | 153 | #15,032 |
| 1881 | historical | 22 | #30,464 |
| 1891 | historical | 50 | #30,253 |
| 1901 | historical | 42 | #29,487 |
| 1911 | historical | 51 | #27,708 |
| 1997 | modern | 14 | #36,528 |
| 1998 | modern | 13 | #36,679 |
| 1999 | modern | 10 | #37,072 |
| 2000 | modern | 12 | #36,749 |
| 2001 | modern | 12 | #36,612 |
| 2002 | modern | 11 | #36,780 |
| 2003 | modern | 7 | #37,397 |
| 2004 | modern | 7 | #37,496 |
| 2005 | modern | 7 | #37,581 |
| 2006 | modern | 6 | #37,788 |
| 2007 | modern | 6 | #37,837 |
| 2008 | modern | 6 | #37,883 |
| 2009 | modern | 8 | #37,689 |
| 2010 | modern | 9 | #37,654 |
| 2011 | modern | 8 | #37,737 |
| 2012 | modern | 9 | #37,614 |
| 2013 | modern | 11 | #37,435 |
| 2014 | modern | 12 | #37,355 |
| 2015 | modern | 12 | #37,371 |
| 2016 | modern | 12 | #37,385 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Wolverhampton, London parishes, Hainford, Manchester and Birmingham Town: Birmingham. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wolverhampton | Staffordshire |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | Hainford | Norfolk |
| 4 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 5 | Birmingham Town: Birmingham | Warwickshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Warm surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Warm, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Warm surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Warm household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Warm is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Warm is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Warm, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname "WARM" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, derived from the Old English word "wearm" which means "warm" or "hot". This surname was likely given as a descriptive nickname to someone who had a warm or fiery personality or complexion.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "WARM" can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were administrative records compiled during the reign of King Edward I. These rolls mention a person named John le Warme, indicating the use of the name in the 13th century.
In the 14th century, the name appeared in various spellings such as "Werm", "Werm", and "Warme" in various historical records and documents across England. For instance, the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 mention a person named Robert Werm from Oxfordshire.
During the 15th century, the surname "WARM" started to gain more prevalence, and it can be found in various county records and parish registers. One notable example is John Warm, a merchant from London who was mentioned in the Chancery Proceedings of 1456.
In the 16th century, the surname "WARM" continued to spread across England, and it can be found in various records such as the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1524, which mention a person named Thomas Warm from Gloucestershire.
One of the most notable individuals with the surname "WARM" was Sir John Warm (1559-1633), an English lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Middlesex in the early 17th century.
Another notable person with the surname "WARM" was William Warm (1674-1739), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of St. Michael's Church in Crooked Lane, London.
In the 18th century, the surname "WARM" can be found in various parish records and census documents across England. One example is Samuel Warm (1729-1792), an English engraver and printmaker who was known for his portraits and landscapes.
As the surname "WARM" spread across England, it also started to appear in other parts of the British Isles, such as Scotland and Ireland. One notable example is James Warm (1806-1875), a Scottish engineer and inventor who was involved in the development of steam engines and locomotives.
Another notable individual with the surname "WARM" was Thomas Warm (1841-1914), an Irish author and journalist who wrote several books on Irish history and folklore.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Warm surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Yorkshire leads with 8 Warms recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.94x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Manningham in Yorkshire leads with 8 Warms recorded in 1881 and an index of 320.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Manningham | 8 | 320.00x |
| Westminster St John | 7 | 281.12x |
| Lambeth | 3 | 16.80x |
| Camberwell | 2 | 15.29x |
| Holdenhurst | 1 | 90.91x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Warm surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Warm surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Warm households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 8 |
| Carpenter | 1 |
| Cook Domestic | 1 |
| Glass Pebler (Bottler) | 1 |
| Joiner | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 22 people were recorded with the Warm surname. That placed it at #30,464 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 12 in 2016. That gives Warm a modern rank of #37,385.
An English surname originally describing someone with a warm or friendly demeanor.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Warm bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.