Explore the Family Name Verghese
The meaning of Verghese
Indian (Kerala): from a variant of the personal name Varghese, found among Christians in southern India. — Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames, this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.
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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%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #52,037 | 27.75% |
| Count | 252 | 399 | 58.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.14 | 55.56% |
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.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.92% | 88.97% | 4.77% |
| White | 7.14% | 5.51% | -22.83% |
| Two or More Races | 6.35% | 4.26% | -32.91% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |