Explore the Family Name Verzosa
The meaning of Verzosa
Spanish: variant of Berzosa, a habitational name from any of the places called Berzosa in Castilia, a derivative of berza ‘cabbage’. This surname is rare in Spain; it is found mainly in the Philippines.
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How common is the last name Verzosa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Verzosa has seen significant growth from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 51,583 in popularity with a count of 379. A decade later, it climbed up to rank 44,193 with a count of 487, marking an impressive 14.33% rise in ranking and a 28.5% increase in count. The proportion per 100,000 also grew by 21.43%, indicating that the Verzosa surname is becoming more commonly used in the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,583 | #44,193 | 14.33% |
| Count | 379 | 487 | 28.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.17 | 21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Verzosa
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Verzosa surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, with percentages remaining steady at about 81.72% in 2010 from 81.79% in 2000. Interestingly, there was a noticeable 47.73% increase in those identifying as White, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease of 16.06%. Those reporting two or more races also decreased significantly by 28.59%. Meanwhile, there were no reported individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81.79% | 81.72% | -0.09% |
| White | 5.28% | 7.8% | 47.73% |
| Hispanic | 6.6% | 5.54% | -16.06% |
| Two or More Races | 6.33% | 4.52% | -28.59% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |