Explore the Family Name Vario
The meaning of Vario
Italian: nickname from vario ‘flecked, speckled’ (from Latin varius), perhaps with reference to the eyes, hair, or clothing, or from the personal name Vario derived from this adjective. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonino, Antonio, Sabato, Silvio.
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How common is the last name Vario in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vario has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 64,008 in 2000 to 72,332 in 2010, marking a 13% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also fell by roughly 7.5%, moving from 291 in 2000 to 269 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Vario per 100,000 decreased by 18.18% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #72,332 | -13% |
| Count | 291 | 269 | -7.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vario
The ethnicity associated with the surname Vario also shifted slightly over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 94.16% of individuals with this surname identified as white, decreasing to 91.08% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled from 3.44% in 2000 to 7.06% in 2010. Notably, there was no record of persons with the Vario surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the number of individuals reporting two or more races increased to 1.86% in 2010 from zero in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.16% | 91.08% | -3.27% |
| Hispanic | 3.44% | 7.06% | 105.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |