Warren Kass

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Warren Kass — animal enclosure
165K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Warren Kass is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Warren is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Warren () is a common English and Irish surname and a masculine given name derived from the Norman family "de Warenne" (see De Warenne family), a reference to a place called Varenne, a hamlet near Arques-la-Bataille, along the river Varenne (Warinna in Medieval documents) in Normandy. The river name is thought to be derived from the continental Old Celtic Var- / Ver- "water, river", with a Germanic influence on the initial V- > W- after Warinna, from the Proto-Germanic war-, meaning "to protect or defend". The surname Kass: Kass is a surname. It originated in several different ways, including as a nickname in former eastern territories of Germany from the Czech word kos 'blackbird' or 'shrewd person', from the Estonian word kass 'cat', from the given name Gazo, as an Ashkenazi Jewish surname from the given name Casriel, and possibly as an Americanized spelling of Káš or Kaše. The 2010 United States census found 3,796 people with the surname Kass, making it the 8,655th-most-common surname in the country, compared to 3,523 people (8,599th-most-common) in the 2000 census. Warren is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 165K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Warren reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Warren

Meaning: animal enclosure

Germanic

Warren () is a common English and Irish surname and a masculine given name derived from the Norman family "de Warenne" (see De Warenne family), a reference to a place called Varenne, a hamlet near Arques-la-Bataille, along the river Varenne (Warinna in Medieval documents) in Normandy. The river name is thought to be derived from the continental Old Celtic Var- / Ver- "water, river", with a Germanic influence on the initial V- > W- after Warinna, from the Proto-Germanic war-, meaning "to protect or defend".

Surname: Kass

Slavic

Kass is a surname. It originated in several different ways, including as a nickname in former eastern territories of Germany from the Czech word kos 'blackbird' or 'shrewd person', from the Estonian word kass 'cat', from the given name Gazo, as an Ashkenazi Jewish surname from the given name Casriel, and possibly as an Americanized spelling of Káš or Kaše. The 2010 United States census found 3,796 people with the surname Kass, making it the 8,655th-most-common surname in the country, compared to 3,523 people (8,599th-most-common) in the 2000 census.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Warren is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Warren by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Warren Kass

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Warren Kass:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Warren?
The first name Warren originates from Germanic. Warren () is a common English and Irish surname and a masculine given name derived from the Norman family "de Warenne" (see De Warenne family), a reference to a place called Varenne, a hamlet near Arques-la-Bataille, along the river Varenne (Warinna in Medieval documents) in Normandy. The river name is thought to be derived from the continental Old Celtic Var- / Ver- "water, river", with a Germanic influence on the initial V- > W- after Warinna, from the Proto-Germanic war-, meaning "to protect or defend".
When was Warren most popular?
The name Warren reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Kass?
The surname Kass originates from Slavic. Kass is a surname. It originated in several different ways, including as a nickname in former eastern territories of Germany from the Czech word kos 'blackbird' or 'shrewd person', from the Estonian word kass 'cat', from the given name Gazo, as an Ashkenazi Jewish surname from the given name Casriel, and possibly as an Americanized spelling of Káš or Kaše. The 2010 United States census found 3,796 people with the surname Kass, making it the 8,655th-most-common surname in the country, compared to 3,523 people (8,599th-most-common) in the 2000 census.
What are the origins of the name Warren Kass?
The name Warren Kass combines two different traditions: the first name Warren has Germanic roots, while the surname Kass originates from Slavic.
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