Explore the Family Name Verney
The meaning of Verney
English: variant of Varney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Verney in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Verney saw a decrease in prevalence between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 63,812th in terms of popularity and had 292 individuals with that name. By 2010, however, it had dropped in rank to 87,663rd, with the count reducing to 212 individuals. This represents a decline of 37.38% in ranking and 27.4% in count over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 36.36%, going from 0.11 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #87,663 | -37.38% |
| Count | 292 | 212 | -27.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.07 | -36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Verney
The Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census demonstrates changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Verney from 2000 to 2010. According to this data, there was no recorded change in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 81.16% to 77.36%. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw increases. The Hispanic category increased from 7.19% to 8.02%, the Black category from 3.77% to 4.25%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw the largest increase from 6.16% to 8.49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.16% | 77.36% | -4.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.16% | 8.49% | 37.82% |
| Hispanic | 7.19% | 8.02% | 11.54% |
| Black | 3.77% | 4.25% | 12.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |