Waring is an English surname and given name of Norman origin, derived from the Old French word 'warder', which referred to a guardian or keeper. It was often used as a nickname for someone who acted as a watchman or keeper of a gatehouse. The name Waring is also associated with the English village of Warington in Cheshire, which may have been named after an early owner of the land called Warin. Today, Waring is a rare but unique given name and continues to be used as a surname throughout England and other parts of the world.
"Waring is quite popular as a baby name, with notable spikes in usage between 1913 and 1921."