Explore the Family Name Varin
The meaning of Varin
French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Warino, a short form of various compound names based on the element warin ‘protection, shelter’ or ‘guard’. Compare Vareen and Vereen. History: This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors (along with its altered form Vareen) and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of South Carolina (along its much more common altered form Vereen). Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Jacques, Normand, Onezime, Ovide, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Varin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Varin has seen some fluctuations over the years. In 2000, Varin was ranked 34,757 in terms of popularity and increased slightly to 36,286 in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.4%. The count of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable, with only a slight increase from 615 in 2000 to 617 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 0.33%. The proportion of people with the Varin surname per 100k dropped by 8.7% from 0.23 to 0.21 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,757 | #36,286 | -4.4% |
| Count | 615 | 617 | 0.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Varin
The ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Varin also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.61% identified as White, decreasing to 91.57% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 1.14% to 1.62%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.46% to 3.57%. There was also a noteworthy appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, at 2.11%, which was not reflected in the 2000 data. Meanwhile, there were no recorded changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.61% | 91.57% | -4.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 3.57% | 144.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.14% | 1.62% | 42.11% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |