Explore the Family Name Varo
The meaning of Varo
Italian: from a short form of the personal name Alvaro.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Varo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Varo has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 77,222nd in 2000, it rose significantly to 60,045th in 2010, marking a 22.24% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also surged by 45.45%, from 231 in 2000 to 336 in 2010. This corresponds to an increase in the proportion per 100,000, from 0.09 to 0.11 - a change of 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #60,045 | 22.24% |
| Count | 231 | 336 | 45.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Varo
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Varo. While there was a slight decrease in the percentage identifying as white (41.56% to 37.50%), there were increases in the Hispanic and Black categories. The percentage of Hispanics grew from 51.52% to 54.76%, while those identifying as Black increased from 4.33% to 5.65%. Interestingly, the 2010 data also indicates some people with this surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, which wasn't recorded in 2000. No changes were noted for those identifying with two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51.52% | 54.76% | 6.29% |
| White | 41.56% | 37.5% | -9.77% |
| Black | 4.33% | 5.65% | 30.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |