Explore the Family Name Varty
The meaning of Varty
1. English (Cumberland and Northumberland): nickname from Middle English and Older Scots (a)verti ‘wise, prudent’ (Old French averti ‘shrewd, prudent, well bred’). The name was sometimes altered to Virtue, in which form the Scottish name still survives, and perhaps also to Verity. 2. Indian (Karnataka): Brahmin name of unexplained etymology, found among Saraswat Brahmins of Goan origin who have migrated to Karnataka. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Nikhil, Kunal, Sangeeta.
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How common is the last name Varty in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Varty has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Varty was ranked as the 58,999th most popular surname in the United States and it slipped down to the 63,373rd spot by 2010. This represents a drop of 7.41%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also experienced a mild decrease from 321 to 315 during this period, indicating a change of -1.87%. The proportion of the population holding the Varty surname per 100k people also decreased by 8.33% from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #63,373 | -7.41% |
| Count | 321 | 315 | -1.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Varty
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Varty. In both years, the majority identified as White, although there was a subtle decrease from 95.33% in 2000 to 93.33% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant decrease from 2.80% to 1.59%. In 2010, new categories emerged with 2.86% identifying as having two or more races and 1.59% as Hispanic. There were no reported individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.33% | 93.33% | -2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.8% | 1.59% | -43.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |