Explore the Family Name Varnes
The meaning of Varnes
English (Sussex): variant of Ferns.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Varnes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Varnes has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 20,260 in 2000 to 24,982 in 2010, marking a decline of 23.31%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Varnes surname fell by 18.58%, from 1,222 to 995 within the same period. Correspondingly, its prevalence per 100,000 people also diminished by 24.44%, from 0.45 in 2000 to 0.34 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,260 | #24,982 | -23.31% |
| Count | 1,222 | 995 | -18.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.34 | -24.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Varnes
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among individuals carrying the Varnes surname between 2000 and 2010. While there was no recorded change within the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, other ethnic identities saw fluctuations. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races grew by 70.75%, from 1.06% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010. Additionally, Hispanic representation increased from 1.88% to 2.41%, an upswing of 28.19%. The Black community also saw growth, with their percentage rising from 8.84% to 11.86%, a 34.16% increase. Conversely, those identifying as White saw a slight reduction, dropping from 87.56% in 2000 to 82.91% in 2010, a 5.31% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.56% | 82.91% | -5.31% |
| Black | 8.84% | 11.86% | 34.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 2.41% | 28.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.81% | 70.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |