Explore the Family Name Vernor
The meaning of Vernor
Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Verner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vernor in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vernor has seen a decline over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 52,174 and had 374 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 62,714 with only 319 individuals recorded with the name, marking a decrease in count by around 14.71%. The proportion per 100k also decreased from 0.14 to 0.11, indicating a downward trend in the surname's popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #62,714 | -20.2% |
| Count | 374 | 319 | -14.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vernor
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Vernor shows some changes as well, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of people with the Vernor surname identified as White (81.02%), followed by Black (13.10%), Hispanic (3.74%), and those who identified as two or more races (2.14%). No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there were shifts in these percentages. Those identifying as White decreased to 74.92%, while the percentage of those identifying as Black increased to 15.36% and Hispanic to 6.58%. The percentage of those who identified as two or more races slightly decreased to 1.88%. Meanwhile, no change was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.02% | 74.92% | -7.53% |
| Black | 13.1% | 15.36% | 17.25% |
| Hispanic | 3.74% | 6.58% | 75.94% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 1.88% | -12.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |