Explore the Family Name Vereen
The meaning of Vereen
Americanized form of French Varin. Compare Vareen. History: This surname is listed along with its original form Varin in the register of Huguenot ancestors recognized by the Huguenot Society of South Carolina.
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How common is the last name Vereen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Vereen" had an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 9064th in popularity and rose to the 8890th position by 2010, marking a rise of 1.92 percent. The number of people with this surname also increased during this time period from 3316 to 3683, a growth of 11.07 percent. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people slightly increased from 1.23 to 1.25, signifying a 1.63 percent rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,064 | #8,890 | 1.92% |
| Count | 3,316 | 3,683 | 11.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.23 | 1.25 | 1.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vereen
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a diverse range of ethnic identities associated with the surname Vereen. Most individuals identify as Black, though the percentage decreased slightly from 73.85 percent in 2000 to 72.96 percent in 2010. People identifying as White made up the second-largest group at 21.45 percent in 2010, down from 22.86 percent in 2000. Despite having smaller percentages, other ethnic groups experienced notable increases over the decade: the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races nearly doubled from 1.57 to 3.07, and those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.33 to 2.12. The proportion of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native changed minimally.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 73.85% | 72.96% | -1.21% |
| White | 22.86% | 21.45% | -6.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 3.07% | 95.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 2.12% | 59.4% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.18% | 0.27% | 50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.21% | 0.14% | -33.33% |