Explore the Family Name Verghese

How common is the last name Verghese in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Verghese has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It jumped from rank 72,022 to 52,037, marking a 27.75% rise. The count of people with the Verghese surname also rose by 58.33%, going from 252 to 399 individuals. This means that for every 100,000 people, the proportion of those named Verghese increased from 0.09 to 0.14, reflecting a growth rate of 55.56%.

20002010Change
Rank#72,022#52,03727.75%
Count25239958.33%
Proportion per 100k0.090.1455.56%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Verghese

Turning to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that a majority of people with the surname Verghese identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase of 4.77% over the decade. Those identifying with two or more races decreased by almost a third (-32.91%), while the number of Whites also saw a decrease of -22.83%. No individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander84.92%88.97%4.77%
White7.14%5.51%-22.83%
Two or More Races6.35%4.26%-32.91%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%