Explore the Family Name Verna
The meaning of Verna
1. Italian: probably a habitational name from any of various places called Verna. 2. Italian: variant of Berna. 3. French: variant of Vernat, itself probably a derivative of Verne ‘alder tree’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Carmine, Gennaro, Antonio, Camillo, Carlo, Carmela, Domenic, Duilio, Emilio, Enrico, Giovanni, Luigi, Tito, Tulio. French Armand, Dominique, Gilberte, Lucien, Marie Claire, Monique, Pierre, Yves.
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How common is the last name Verna in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Verna has experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 19,174 in popularity, while in 2010, it slipped to rank 20,057, representing a 4.61% change. The count of individuals with this last name, however, saw a small increase from 1,310 in 2000 to 1,333 in 2010, a change of 1.76%. Conversely, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 8.16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,174 | #20,057 | -4.61% |
| Count | 1,310 | 1,333 | 1.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.45 | -8.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Verna
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Verna also changed over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 78.09% in 2000 to 73.59% in 2010. There was a substantial increase in those identifying as Hispanic and Black, with increases of 50.74% and 31.40% respectively. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander reduced by 29.34% over the same period. The data for those identifying as Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native was either non-existent or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.09% | 73.59% | -5.76% |
| Black | 11.53% | 15.15% | 31.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.73% | 7.13% | 50.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.51% | 2.48% | -29.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |