Explore the Family Name Verret
The meaning of Verret
French: from a diminutive of Old French verre ‘glass’, hence perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a glazier. History: Michel Verret dit Laverdure from Saintes in Charente-Maritime, France, married Marie Galarneau in Charlesbourg, QC, in 1683. The Verret families of LA trace their foundation to one Michel-Joseph Verret who was born in Canada and was in LA by 1724. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Yves, Antoine, Camille, Collette, Eusebe, Laurent, Maryse, Monique, Raoul, Solange.
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How common is the last name Verret in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Verret has seen a slight decrease in its popularity rank from 13,548 in 2000 to 13,759 in 2010, reflecting a modest decline of 1.56%. However, the actual count of individuals with this last name increased by nearly 7%, from 2,056 in 2000 to 2,199 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people remained relatively unchanged, decreasing by only 1.32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,548 | #13,759 | -1.56% |
| Count | 2,056 | 2,199 | 6.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.75 | -1.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Verret
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of people with the Verret surname who identify as White decreased slightly by 1.73% to 77.72%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased by 7.55% to 7.69%. There was also a rise in the percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native by 1.84% to 8.87%. New categories emerged in 2010, with 0.55% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 2.46% reporting they belong to two or more races. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic fell by 8.08% to 2.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.09% | 77.72% | -1.73% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 8.71% | 8.87% | 1.84% |
| Black | 7.15% | 7.69% | 7.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.97% | 2.73% | -8.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |