Explore the Family Name Varella
The meaning of Varella
Spanish: altered form of Galician Varela.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Varella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Varella has seen an increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,020th in popularity and increased its ranking to 48,436th by 2010 - a change of 10.34%. The number of people with the Varella surname also grew during this period, rising from 358 in 2000 to 436 in 2010, marking a 21.79% increment. The proportion of people with the Varella surname per 100,000 also rose from 0.13 to 0.15, reflecting a 15.38% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #48,436 | 10.34% |
| Count | 358 | 436 | 21.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.15 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Varella
Looking at the ethnic identity of the surname Varella, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic group associated with the Varella surname is Hispanic, which saw a slight increase from 42.18% to 43.81%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 43.58% to 38.76%. There was a significant increase in the Black community, jumping from 6.15% to 11.93%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also grew from 2.23% to 3.44%. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42.18% | 43.81% | 3.86% |
| White | 43.58% | 38.76% | -11.06% |
| Black | 6.15% | 11.93% | 93.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.23% | 3.44% | 54.26% |
| Two or More Races | 5.87% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |