Explore the Family Name Varra
The meaning of Varra
Italian: variant of Barra 1.
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How common is the last name Varra in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Varra has grown over a decade. In 2000, Varra was ranked as the 74,675th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to become the 69,579th most common surname. This represents a rank increase of approximately 6.82%. The number of individuals with the Varra surname also increased from 241 in 2000 to 282 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 17.01%. When measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of this surname increased by 11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #69,579 | 6.82% |
| Count | 241 | 282 | 17.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Varra
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Varra, several shifts can be observed between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of Varras were White (65.15%), followed by Black (15.35%) and Hispanic (15.77%). By 2010, the percentage of White Varras increased to 69.86%, while the percentage of Black and Hispanic Varras decreased to 13.48% and 12.77% respectively. Interestingly, the percentage of Varras identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also dropped significantly, from 3.73% in 2000 to 2.48% in 2010. The survey did not record any individuals with the Varra surname identifying as belonging to two or more races, or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.15% | 69.86% | 7.23% |
| Black | 15.35% | 13.48% | -12.18% |
| Hispanic | 15.77% | 12.77% | -19.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.73% | 2.48% | -33.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |