Explore the Family Name Varone
The meaning of Varone
Italian: variant of Barone, or an augmentative of the personal name Varo, which is probably a short form of Alvaro (see Alvaro). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Rocco, Angelo, Carlo, Domenic, Domenico, Ennio, Flavio, Franco, Gennaro, Neri, Romeo.
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How common is the last name Varone in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Varone experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,662 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 31,412, indicating a change of -5.9%. During the same period, the number of people with the surname Varone also decreased from 749 to 737, marking a -1.6% change. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals named Varone per 100k in the population decreased by -10.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,662 | #31,412 | -5.9% |
| Count | 749 | 737 | -1.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Varone
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Varone, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 96.66% in 2000 to 94.84% in 2010. There was no reported change in the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time. However, there was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.80% in 2000 to 1.76% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black also increased, growing from 1.34% to 2.04%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnic identities was reported to be 0.67% in 2000 but was suppressed in the 2010 data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.66% | 94.84% | -1.88% |
| Black | 1.34% | 2.04% | 52.24% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 1.76% | 120% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.67% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |