Explore the Family Name Varden
The meaning of Varden
English: variant of Verdun.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Varden in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Varden has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 46,426th most popular in the U.S., dropping to 48,160th by 2010, marking a 3.73% decrease. However, the total count of people with this last name increased slightly during the same period. There were 432 people with the last name Varden in 2000, which rose to 439 by 2010, indicating a 1.62% increase. This means that while the surname became less common relative to other surnames, the absolute number of people with this surname grew.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,426 | #48,160 | -3.73% |
| Count | 432 | 439 | 1.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Varden
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Varden surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, this group represented 94.21% of all Vardens, increasing to 95.90% by 2010. The Hispanic demographic also held the surname Varden, albeit at much lower proportions - 1.85% in 2000 and 1.59% in 2010. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities was suppressed for privacy reasons, showing no change over the decade. Those identifying with two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories showed a presence in 2000 but disappeared from the records in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.21% | 95.9% | 1.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 1.59% | -14.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.39% | 0% | 0% |