Explore the Family Name Verch
The meaning of Verch
German: variant of Ferch. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Orlo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Verch in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Verch witnessed a decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 64,385 but fell to 76,029 in 2010, marking an 18.08% drop. The number of individuals with this surname also declined during this decade, with the count dropping from 289 to 253, a decrease of 12.46%. Correspondingly, the proportion of the surname Verch per 100,000 population dipped by 18.18%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #76,029 | -18.08% |
| Count | 289 | 253 | -12.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Verch
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Verch, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data, remained predominantly White between 2000 and 2010. Over 98% of the bearers of this surname identified as White in 2000, and this increased slightly to 99.21% in 2010. There were no records of individuals with the surname Verch identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, there were no data indicating that any individuals with this surname identify as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.62% | 99.21% | 0.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |