Explore the Family Name Vermilyea
The meaning of Vermilyea
Americanized form of French Vermeille (or perhaps of some other similar French surname): from the feminine form of Vermeil, from the (Old) French adjective vermeil ‘bright red’, which in the Middle Ages also denoted purple fabrics; hence a nickname denoting someone with red complexion or a metonymic occupational name for someone who sells purple fabrics. Compare Vermilya. History: This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors. Its first bearer(s) came to NY from the Netherlands in the middle of the 17th century.
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How common is the last name Vermilyea in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vermilyea has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vermilyea was ranked 27,945th among most popular surnames, with a count of 808 occurrences. By 2010, its rank improved to 27,918th, with an increased count of 859 occurrences, reflecting a growth rate of 6.31 percent. However, despite this growth in count, the proportion of individuals with the Vermilyea surname per 100,000 people slightly dropped by 3.33 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,945 | #27,918 | 0.1% |
| Count | 808 | 859 | 6.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vermilyea
The ethnic identity associated with the Vermilyea surname has also shown some changes according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 96.91 percent of individuals with the Vermilyea surname identified as White. This percentage slightly decreased to 95.93 percent by 2010. There was a considerable increase in the Hispanic ethnicity category, jumping from 1.11 percent in 2000 to 2.21 percent in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a decrease from 1.24 percent in 2000 to 0.81 percent in 2010. Categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed little to no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 95.93% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 2.21% | 99.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 0.81% | -34.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |