Explore the Family Name Vars
The meaning of Vars
Italian (Turin): perhaps a habitational name from a dialect spelling of Varzo in Verbania province.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vars in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Vars" has shown a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 57,849 and fell to 64,388 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 11.3%. During this period, the count also reduced from 329 to 309, marking a -6.08% change. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 16.67%, moving from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #64,388 | -11.3% |
| Count | 329 | 309 | -6.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vars
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Vars", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 93.92% to 91.26%, marking a -2.83% change. Conversely, the data shows an increase in those identifying as Two or More Races and American Indian and Alaskan Native. While the former rose from 0% to 2.91%, the latter category emerged from 0% to 1.94%. However, the percentage of Hispanics slightly decreased from 3.34% to 3.24%, a -2.99% change. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.92% | 91.26% | -2.83% |
| Hispanic | 3.34% | 3.24% | -2.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.91% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |