Explore the Family Name Versailles
The meaning of Versailles
French: habitational name from Versailles in Yvelines, near Paris. This surname is rare in France, found mainly in Pyrénées-Atlantiques. Compare Versaw. History: In North America, this surname was originally a secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name, borne by Julien Vachereau dit Versailles (1723–91), who was born in Paris and died in Montreal, QC. His descendants also bear the surnames Vachereau (with its altered form Vashro) and Versaw.
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How common is the last name Versailles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Versailles has shown a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Versailles was ranked at 116,835, but by 2010, the surname had risen to rank 106,096, representing an increase of 9.19%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 138 in 2000 to 168 in 2010, marking a 21.74% increase. The proportion per 100,000 individuals with this surname also saw a growth of 20% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #116,835 | #106,096 | 9.19% |
| Count | 138 | 168 | 21.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Versailles
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Versailles. In 2010, 58.93% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a decrease from 68.84% in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased significantly from 18.12% in 2000 to 30.36% in 2010. There was a marked decrease in the Hispanic identification from 10.14% in 2000 to 4.17% in 2010. Notably, no individuals associated with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were recorded for this surname in either year. However, there was a slight emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.84% | 58.93% | -14.4% |
| Black | 18.12% | 30.36% | 67.55% |
| Hispanic | 10.14% | 4.17% | -58.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |