Explore the Family Name Verrier
The meaning of Verrier
1. French: occupational name from Old French verrie(u)r ‘glassblower, glazier’. 2. English (Somerset): occupational name from Middle English verr(i)er, verr(e)our ‘worker in glass, glazier’ (Anglo-Norman French verrer, Old French verrier, verrieur; compare 1 above). Compare Verner 3. Some characteristic forenames: French Monique, Briand, Fernand, Georges, Jean-Paul, Lucien, Napoleon, Origene, Philippe, Priscille, Viateur.
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How common is the last name Verrier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Verrier has seen a minor decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Verrier ranked 31,848 in terms of frequency and this dropped slightly to 32,365 in 2010, marking a 1.62% decrease. However, the actual count of people with the Verrier surname grew by 3.8%, from 685 individuals in 2000 to 711 in 2010. Despite this growth, its proportion per 100,000 people declined by 4.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,848 | #32,365 | -1.62% |
| Count | 685 | 711 | 3.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Verrier
When examining the ethnicity distribution for the Verrier surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Verriers identifying as white decreased by 4.88% over this decade, although it remains the dominant ethnic identity at 87.48%. Meanwhile, there were increases amongst those identifying as two or more races (rising from 1.61% to 2.81%), Hispanic (increasing from 2.04% to 3.52%), and Black (growing from 3.65% to 4.78%). There was no change reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.97% | 87.48% | -4.88% |
| Black | 3.65% | 4.78% | 30.96% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 3.52% | 72.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 2.81% | 74.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |