Explore the Family Name Verne
The meaning of Verne
French and Italian (Piedmont): topographic name for someone who lived near a grove of alders, from Old French verne ‘alder tree’, a word of Gaulish origin. Compare Laverne. Some characteristic forenames: French Henri, Mimose.
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How common is the last name Verne in the United States?
The surname Verne, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Verne was ranked 40,019th most common surname with a count of 516. By 2010, the rank fell to 45,886, showing a decline of 14.66%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped by 9.88% to 465. This indicates that the proportion of the surname per 100k people decreased by 15.79%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,019 | #45,886 | -14.66% |
| Count | 516 | 465 | -9.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Verne
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Verne, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the same decade. People identifying as White and of two or more races both saw decreases, with the White population falling by 4.79% to 70.11% and those of two or more races dropping by 14.89% to 2.80%. On the other hand, there was an increase in the Hispanic population using this surname, which rose by 46.89% to 9.68%. Similarly, the Black population saw a slight growth of 6.68% to 16.13%. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.64% | 70.11% | -4.79% |
| Black | 15.12% | 16.13% | 6.68% |
| Hispanic | 6.59% | 9.68% | 46.89% |
| Two or More Races | 3.29% | 2.8% | -14.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |