Explore the Family Name Varnado
The meaning of Varnado
Altered form of French Vernadeau: cognate of Vernade, a habitational name from La Vernade, the name of several places in the central part of France, derived from Old French verne ‘alder tree’ (see Verne). The surname Vernadeau is no longer found in France. Some characteristic forenames: French Alban, Alphonse, Andre, Celestine, Monique, Patrice.
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How common is the last name Varnado in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Varnado has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Varnado ranked 9,154 and by 2010 it rose slightly to 9,085, showing a change of 0.75 percent. The count of people with this surname also increased over these ten years from 3,277 to 3,597, indicating a 9.77 percent growth. Additionally, the proportion of this surname per 100k people increased by 0.83 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,154 | #9,085 | 0.75% |
| Count | 3,277 | 3,597 | 9.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.21 | 1.22 | 0.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Varnado
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Varnado, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting changes from 2000 to 2010. The largest share was seen among the Black community with a small increase from 49.40 percent in 2000 to 50.74 percent in 2010. The White population claiming this surname saw a decrease from 46.90 percent to 43.95 percent. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic demographic from 1.86 percent to 3.11 percent. However, the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations showed no representation in 2010, while the group identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 26.87 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 49.4% | 50.74% | 2.71% |
| White | 46.9% | 43.95% | -6.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 3.11% | 67.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.7% | 26.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.15% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0% | 0% |