Explore the Family Name Varkey
The meaning of Varkey
Indian (Kerala): from a pet form of the personal name Varghese, found among Christians in southern India. — Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames, this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Mathai, Babu, Shaila.
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How common is the last name Varkey in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Varkey has increased significantly in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Varkey was the 45,909th most popular last name, but by 2010 it climbed to the 36,788th spot, a rise of almost 20%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also saw an impressive increase, growing 38.58% from 438 in 2000 to 607 in 2010. The proportion of people with the surname Varkey per 100,000 US residents also increased by 31.25%, indicating that its usage became more widespread.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,909 | #36,788 | 19.87% |
| Count | 438 | 607 | 38.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.21 | 31.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Varkey
Looking at the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of people with the surname Varkey identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 90.64% to 94.4% over the decade. There was a significant decrease, however, in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, dropping from 6.62% to 2.97%. The percentage of Varkeys identifying as White also dropped slightly from 1.6% to 1.15%. Meanwhile, there was no data for those identifying as Hispanic or Black in either year. Interestingly, by 2010, 1.15% of Varkeys were identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, a category not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 90.64% | 94.4% | 4.15% |
| Two or More Races | 6.62% | 2.97% | -55.14% |
| White | 1.6% | 1.15% | -28.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |