Explore the Family Name Vardaro

The meaning of Vardaro

Italian (southern): metonymic occupational name for someone who made or repaired saddles, from a variant of bardaro ‘pack saddle’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Gaetano, Nunzie, Pellegrino. Spanish Armando, Carmella, Mario, Adolpho, Alfonso, Angelina.

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How common is the last name Vardaro in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Vardaro' saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 71,808th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had jumped to the 61,436th spot, marking a 14.44% rise. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 253 persons in 2000 to 327 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 29.25%. Proportionally, per 100k population, the occurrence of 'Vardaro' went up by 22.22%.

20002010Change
Rank#71,808#61,43614.44%
Count25332729.25%
Proportion per 100k0.090.1122.22%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vardaro

In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the 'Vardaro' surname identified as 'White'. In 2000, 98.42% of individuals with this surname were White, which slightly dipped to 97.25% by 2010. No individuals were recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, in 2010, there was a small percentage (1.83%) who identified their ethnicity as belonging to two or more races.

20002010Change
White98.42%97.25%-1.19%
Two or More Races0%1.83%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%