Explore the Family Name Varady
The meaning of Varady
Hungarian (Várady): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Várad (from vár ‘castle’) in Arad, Bars, Bihar, Marosszék, Nyitra, and Somogy counties. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Attila, Denes, Janos, Laszlo.
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How common is the last name Varady in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Varady saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,264th most popular, but by 2010 had fallen to rank 32,438, a drop of 7.18%. The number of individuals carrying the Varady surname also decreased from 730 in 2000 to 709 in 2010, marking a 2.88% reduction. Furthermore, for every 100,000 people in the population, the proportion with the name Varady fell by 11.11%, from 0.27 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,264 | #32,438 | -7.18% |
| Count | 730 | 709 | -2.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Varady
Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Varady identify as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 95.07% in 2000 to 92.67% in 2010. During the same period, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 3.01% to 5.36%. There was also a minor rise in those declaring two or more ethnicities, increasing from 1.37% to 1.55%. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.07% | 92.67% | -2.52% |
| Hispanic | 3.01% | 5.36% | 78.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.55% | 13.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |