Explore the Family Name Varian
How common is the last name Varian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Varian saw a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Varian ranked 29,099 in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 32,339, representing an 11.13% decrease. The actual count of people with the Varian surname also decreased during this period from 767 in 2000 to 712 in 2010, marking a 7.17% decrease. The proportion of Varians per 100,000 people similarly dipped by 14.29%, falling from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,099 | #32,339 | -11.13% |
| Count | 767 | 712 | -7.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.24 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Varian
The ethnic identity associated with the Varian surname showed shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of Varians were identified as White (92.83%), but by 2010 that figure had decreased slightly to 88.34%. During the same period, there was an increase in the percentage of Varians identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 3.52% in 2000 to 4.92% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage identifying as two or more races rose from 1.83% to 2.39%. The most significant change was seen in the Hispanic section, where the percentage increased from 1.69% in 2000 to 3.65% in 2010. There was no recorded percentage for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native Varians in 2000, but by 2010, 0.70% identified as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.83% | 88.34% | -4.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.52% | 4.92% | 39.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 3.65% | 115.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 2.39% | 30.6% |
| Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |