Explore the Family Name Versace
The meaning of Versace
Italian (Sicily): from the medieval Greek personal name Bersakios, Latinized as Bersacius, of unexplained etymology. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Salvatore, Antonio, Gaetano, Carmela, Carmelo, Viviana.
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How common is the last name Versace in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Versace has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Versace ranked 42,437 in popularity with 481 people carrying this surname, equivalent to 0.18 per 100k of the population. By 2010, the rank had slightly improved to 42,308 with the count increasing to 513, a rise of approximately 6.65%. However, the proportion per 100k dipped by 5.56% to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #42,308 | 0.3% |
| Count | 481 | 513 | 6.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Versace
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Versace surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity. In 2000, 93.76% of those bearing the surname were White, increasing marginally to 94.35% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity also saw an increase from 3.95% to 4.87%, a change of 23.29%. In 2000, the surname was held by about 1.25% of individuals identifying as two or more races, but this fell to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.76% | 94.35% | 0.63% |
| Hispanic | 3.95% | 4.87% | 23.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |