Explore the Family Name Virnig

The meaning of Virnig

German: variant of Virnich, a habitational name from a place called Virnich near Cologne. The surname Virnig is very rare in Germany.

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How common is the last name Virnig in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Virnig has been steadily increasing in the United States. In 2000, Virnig was ranked 33,054th in terms of surname popularity and this improved to a ranking of 31,824 by 2010, representing a positive change of 3.72%. The count of people with the Virnig surname also increased from 653 in 2000 to 725 in 2010, showing an increase of 11.03%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the Virnig surname per 100,000 population saw a growth of 4.17%.

20002010Change
Rank#33,054#31,8243.72%
Count65372511.03%
Proportion per 100k0.240.254.17%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Virnig

When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over time for those with the surname Virnig. In 2000, the majority (96.63%) identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.76% by 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a significant increase from 0.92% in 2000 to 1.79% in 2010, marking a 94.57% change. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw a rise from 0.77% to 0.97%, while those identifying with two or more races increased from 1.38% to 1.66%. The data regarding Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were not applicable or suppressed for privacy.

20002010Change
White96.63%94.76%-1.94%
Hispanic0.92%1.79%94.57%
Two or More Races1.38%1.66%20.29%
Asian/Pacific Islander0.77%0.97%25.97%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%