Explore the Family Name Virant
The meaning of Virant
Slovenian: nickname or topographic name from the dialect plant name virant ‘wall rue (Asplenium ruta-muraria)’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Virant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Virant has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,385 in terms of commonality, falling to 71,265 in 2010 - a change of -10.69%. The count of individuals with the Virant surname likewise dipped from 289 in 2000 to 274 in 2010, a decrease of -5.19%. The proportion of people named Virant per 100,000 also saw a decline of -18.18% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #71,265 | -10.69% |
| Count | 289 | 274 | -5.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Virant
The ethnicity associated with the surname Virant, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, which increased slightly from 96.89% in 2000 to 98.91% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Virant surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either census year. This indicates that the Virant surname is almost exclusively associated with White individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 98.91% | 2.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |