Explore the Family Name Verner
The meaning of Verner
1. Czech, Hungarian, Swedish, Danish, Croatian, and Slovenian: from the personal name Verner, of ancient Germanic origin (see Werner). 2. Scottish: possibly a habitational name from Vernours (Midlothian), although it seems more likely that this placename is derived from the surname. A branch of the family was established in Ireland in the 17th century. 3. English: perhaps an occupational name from an unrecorded Anglo-Norman French or Old French verrinour, vernour ‘glassmaker’, a derivative of Old French verrine ‘glass’. Compare Verrier. 4. English: perhaps an altered form of Vernon.
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How common is the last name Verner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Verner increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Verner was ranked as the 10,576th most common surname in the United States. By 2010, it had risen to the 10,396th position, reflecting a 1.7% increase in rank. The count of people with this surname also grew from 2,785 to 3,099 during the same period, marking an 11.27% rise. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people slightly increased from 1.03 to 1.05, indicating a 1.94% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,576 | #10,396 | 1.7% |
| Count | 2,785 | 3,099 | 11.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.03 | 1.05 | 1.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Verner
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Verner in the Decennial U.S. Census shows dynamic changes over the ten-year period. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and those identifying with two or more races went up, while the White ethnicity saw a slight decrease. The largest growth was observed in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, which experienced a surge from 0.22% in 2000 to 0.52% in 2010, a significant 136.36% increase. The Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity also registered over 110% growth, while the Hispanic representation rose by 70.3%. The Black ethnicity made up 19.78% in 2000 and increased to 22.91% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities rose from 0.90% to 1.23%. On the other hand, the White ethnicity represented 77.16% in 2000 but decreased to 71.93% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.16% | 71.93% | -6.78% |
| Black | 19.78% | 22.91% | 15.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.81% | 70.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.23% | 36.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0.61% | 110.34% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.22% | 0.52% | 136.36% |