Explore the Family Name Verges
The meaning of Verges
French (Occitan; Vergès) and Catalan (Vergés): from the plural of Occitan verg(i)èr and Catalan verger ‘orchard’, a topographic name for someone who lived near an orchard or garden, or an occupational name for someone who was employed in one (see Verge 3 and Verdier 2). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Raul, Carmelita, Gilberto, Jorge, Jose, Juanita, Lourdes, Nieves, Rafael, Ricardo, Vidal. French Emile.
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How common is the last name Verges in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Verges in the United States saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Verges was ranked 35,994th most popular name, while in 2010, it rose to 35,447th, marking a 1.52% increase. The total count of individuals with the Verges surname also increased from 589 in 2000 to 635 in 2010, a 7.81% rise. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Verges per 100,000 remained stable at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,994 | #35,447 | 1.52% |
| Count | 589 | 635 | 7.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Verges
In terms of ethnicity as presented in the Decennial U.S. Census, there were notable shifts among those carrying the Verges surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Verges individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 56.71% to 55.28%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 26.99% to 29.61%. The group identifying as Black decreased from 13.41% to 12.13%, while individuals identifying as having two or more ethnic identities increased from 1.53% to 1.73%. There were no reported individuals with the Verges surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.71% | 55.28% | -2.52% |
| Hispanic | 26.99% | 29.61% | 9.71% |
| Black | 13.41% | 12.13% | -9.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.73% | 13.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |