Explore the Family Name Varilla
The meaning of Varilla
Spanish: topographic name from varilla ‘rod, rib, jawbone’. Compare Barilla.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Varilla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Varilla has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname Varilla rose from 124,109th in 2000 to 98,982nd in 2010, indicating a 20.25% increase in its popularity. Similarly, the count of individuals having this surname also increased by 42.97%, going from 128 in 2000 to 183 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people for this surname increased by 20% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #124,109 | #98,982 | 20.25% |
| Count | 128 | 183 | 42.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Varilla
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Varilla, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows interesting shifts. Although the largest ethnicity group identified with Varilla in 2000 was Asian/Pacific Islander at 53.13%, its share decreased by 21.83% in 2010, making up 41.53%. Additionally, those identifying as White and having two or more races also saw decreases in their shares by 20.73% and 16.11% respectively. On the other hand, the Hispanic category experienced a significant rise, increasing by 87.46% from 19.53% in 2000 to 36.61% in 2010. The categories Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant with 0% throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 53.13% | 41.53% | -21.83% |
| Hispanic | 19.53% | 36.61% | 87.46% |
| White | 23.44% | 18.58% | -20.73% |
| Two or More Races | 3.91% | 3.28% | -16.11% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |