Explore the Family Name Vernier
The meaning of Vernier
French: 1. topographic name for someone who lived near an alder tree (see Verne). 2. variant of Varnier, itself a variant of Garnier. It is found in eastern France. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Emile, Jean Michel, Lucien.
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How common is the last name Vernier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vernier has seen a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Vernier was ranked 20,367 in terms of prevalent surnames in the United States, with a count of 1,213 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 25,518, indicating a decrease in popularity by 25.29%. Correspondingly, the count of individuals with this surname fell to 968, marking a 20.2% reduction. This is also reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which decreased from 0.45 to 0.33, a 26.67% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,367 | #25,518 | -25.29% |
| Count | 1,213 | 968 | -20.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.33 | -26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vernier
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that the majority of individuals with the Vernier surname identify as White, although there were slight shifts in proportions across various ethnic groups from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Verniers identifying as White slightly decreased from 93.08% to 92.25%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.49% to 0.62%. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity saw an increase from 3.87% to 4.65%. There were minor increases in the Black community from 0.66% to 0.72%. However, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native Verniers declined from 0.66% to 0.52%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races remained stable at 1.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.08% | 92.25% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 3.87% | 4.65% | 20.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Black | 0.66% | 0.72% | 9.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.62% | 26.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.66% | 0.52% | -21.21% |