Explore the Family Name Vary
The meaning of Vary
1. English: from a late form of Farrow; it was first recorded in the 17th century. 2. Hungarian (Váry): variant of Vári (see Vari).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vary in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Vary" has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,877 in terms of popularity and held a count of 405. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 54,752 with a count of 376 - a change of -12.02% and -7.16% respectively. The proportion per 100,000 also fell from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, marking an overall decrease of 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #54,752 | -12.02% |
| Count | 405 | 376 | -7.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vary
Data from the Decennial U.S. Census also reveals changes in the ethnic identity distribution among individuals with the surname Vary. In 2000, the majority identified as White (90.62%), followed by Black (6.42%), and a small percentage identified themselves as two or more races (1.23%). There were no reports of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities. By 2010, while the majority still identified as White (84.84%), there was a notable increase in those identifying as Black (8.51%) and new reports of Asian/Pacific Islander (3.46%) and Hispanic (1.60%) origins.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.62% | 84.84% | -6.38% |
| Black | 6.42% | 8.51% | 32.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.46% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |