Explore the Family Name Verdon
The meaning of Verdon
1. French: habitational name from (Le) Verdon, the name of several places in various parts of France, for example in Dordogne, Gironde, and Marne. Compare Ferdon. 2. English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Verdun, the name of a fief in Vessey (Manche), France. Compare Verdun. History: Jean Verdon from Souvigné in Charente or Deux-Sèvres, France, married Marguerite Richer in Quebec City, QC, in 1672. Some characteristic forenames: French Lucien, Marcel, Pierre, Renaud, Sylvie.
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How common is the last name Verdon in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Verdon has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 23,657th among all surnames with a count of 999 bearers, while in 2010 it dropped down to 26,910th position with only 902 people having this surname. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 16.22%, reflecting a fall in the popularity of the name.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,657 | #26,910 | -13.75% |
| Count | 999 | 902 | -9.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.31 | -16.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Verdon
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows interesting shifts in the distribution of the surname Verdon across different ethnicities. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a significant increase of 213.33% in the Asian/Pacific Islander community bearing the name, along with a significant rise of 58.64% within the Hispanic community. Meanwhile, the percentage of Whites with this surname decreased by 3.69%. For those identifying as Black, there was a small reduction of 6.15%. There were no recorded cases of this surname among individuals identifying as Two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, despite previous records for the former group in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.59% | 87.25% | -3.69% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 6.98% | 58.64% |
| Black | 2.6% | 2.44% | -6.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 1.88% | 213.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |