Explore the Family Name Verrette
The meaning of Verrette
Variant of Verrett, a surname of French origin. Some characteristic forenames: French Adrien, Alcee, Anite, Emile, Emilien, Jean-Louis, Rosaire.
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How common is the last name Verrette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Verrette experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 34,554 in popularity and dropped to 36,838 by 2010, indicating a -6.61% change. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 620 to 606, marking a -2.26% shift. This can be seen in the proportion per 100k, which declined from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010, a -8.7% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,554 | #36,838 | -6.61% |
| Count | 620 | 606 | -2.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Verrette
The ethnic identity associated with the Verrette surname saw variations over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest increases came within those identifying as two or more races, which rose by 53.54%, and those specifying American Indian and Alaskan Native, increasing by 70.10%. There was also an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with changes of 2.06% and 48.28% respectively. However, there was a significant decrease of -25.17% among individuals identifying as Black. Those identifying as White saw a marginal increase of 0.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.13% | 81.85% | 0.89% |
| Black | 13.23% | 9.9% | -25.17% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 3.47% | 53.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.15% | 48.28% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.97% | 1.65% | 70.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.97% | 0.99% | 2.06% |