Explore the Family Name Vertrees
The meaning of Vertrees
Altered form of German Vertriess, unexplained. The surname Vertriess is apparently no longer found in Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vertrees in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vertrees slightly decreased in rank from 31,339 in 2000 to 31,790 in 2010, a change of -1.44%. However, the count of individuals carrying the surname grew by nearly 4%, going from 699 in 2000 to 726 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a slight dip of -3.85% during this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,339 | #31,790 | -1.44% |
| Count | 699 | 726 | 3.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vertrees
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Vertrees surname identified as White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 89.84% in 2000 to 90.63% in 2010. There was also a small increase of 7.19% in those identifying as Hispanic. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped by over 8%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. Data for American Indian and Alaskan Native was available in 2000 but was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.84% | 90.63% | 0.88% |
| Hispanic | 5.01% | 5.37% | 7.19% |
| Two or More Races | 3% | 2.75% | -8.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1% | 0% | 0% |