Explore the Family Name Vermette
The meaning of Vermette
Altered form of French Vermet: nickname from Old French vermet ‘small earthworm’. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Emile, Andre, Lucien, Marcel, Michel, Normand, Alphonse, Benoit, Chantel, Donat, Jean Pierre.
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How common is the last name Vermette in the United States?
The surname Vermette has shown moderate growth in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 23,237th, and by 2010, the rank improved to 23,100th with a 0.59% increase. The number of individuals bearing the name also increased from 1024 in 2000 to 1105 in 2010, marking a 7.91% growth. However, when comparing the proportion per 100,000 people, there's been a slight decrease of -2.63% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,237 | #23,100 | 0.59% |
| Count | 1,024 | 1,105 | 7.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.37 | -2.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vermette
In terms of ethnicity, the Vermette surname shows some diversity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of Vermettes identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 95.31% in 2000 to 91.4% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation among Vermettes experienced significant growth, increasing from 1.56% to 4.34%. There was also a rise in people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races, which increased by 54.55% and 25.55%, respectively. Lastly, while no Vermettes identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010, both groups were represented, albeit at a lower percentage (0.54% and 0.63%, respectively).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.31% | 91.4% | -4.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 4.34% | 178.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.72% | 25.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.88% | 1.36% | 54.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |