Explore the Family Name Vernik
The meaning of Vernik
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Wernick. 2. Slovenian: probably a shortened form of Verdnik, itself an altered form of Berdnik, a topographic name derived from brdo ‘rising ground’ or a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Brdo. Compare Wernig.
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How common is the last name Vernik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vernik has seen a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Vernik was ranked as the 109,915th most popular surname with 149 individuals carrying it. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 124,548, marking a decrease of 13.31%. The count of individuals with this last name also dipped by 7.38% to 138. Correspondingly, the proportion of people with the Vernik surname per 100,000 decreased by 16.67% from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #109,915 | #124,548 | -13.31% |
| Count | 149 | 138 | -7.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vernik
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Vernik identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 99% of Verniks identified as White, witnessing a negligible change of -0.05%. There were no recorded instances of Verniks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, there were no records of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.33% | 99.28% | -0.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |