Explore the Family Name Vert
The meaning of Vert
1. French and Catalan: nickname from vert ‘green’, figuratively ‘vigorous, lively’ and ‘young, inexperienced’. 2. French, English, and Scottish (of Norman origin): habitational name from any of numerous places in France named (Le) Vert. Compare Levert.
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How common is the last name Vert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vert saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 38,833rd most popular surname and by 2010 it had dropped to the 45,347th rank, indicating a decline of approximately 16.77%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 535 in 2000 to 472 in 2010, a drop of about 11.78%. The proportion of people with the Vert surname per 100,000 also declined by 20% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,833 | #45,347 | -16.77% |
| Count | 535 | 472 | -11.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.16 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vert
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Vert, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease in that category from 92.15% to 90.47%. There was a notable increase within the Hispanic community from 1.68% in 2000 to 4.87% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black remained at 0 throughout both years. The representation of two or more races decreased from 2.80% to 1.48%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also decreased from 2.99% to 2.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.15% | 90.47% | -1.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 4.87% | 189.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.99% | 2.33% | -22.07% |
| Two or More Races | 2.8% | 1.48% | -47.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |