Explore the Family Name Varvel
The meaning of Varvel
English (Norfolk): variant of Farwell. This surname is now rare in Britain; in the US it is found mainly in the southern States.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Varvel in the United States?
The surname Varvel has seen an increase in its popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 37,640th in the U.S., but by 2010, it had risen to 32,485th - a rise of 13.7%. The number of people with this surname also grew from 556 in 2000 to 708 in 2010, marking a significant 27.34% increase. The proportion of individuals named Varvel per 100k of population also increased from 0.21 to 0.24, representing a 14.29% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,640 | #32,485 | 13.7% |
| Count | 556 | 708 | 27.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.24 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Varvel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Varvel surname identify as White, making up 93.36% of the group in 2010, slightly up from 93.17% in 2000. The number of individuals identifying as part of two or more races also increased, from 1.62% in 2000 to 2.82% in 2010, a considerable change of 74.07%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic made up 2.40% in 2010, up from 2.34% in 2000. However, there was a decrease in the percentage of Black individuals with this surname, dropping from 1.62% in 2000 to 0.85% in 2010. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.17% | 93.36% | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 2.82% | 74.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 2.4% | 2.56% |
| Black | 1.62% | 0.85% | -47.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |