Explore the Family Name Vrba
The meaning of Vrba
Czech and Slovak: habitational name from a place called with Czech vrba, Slovak vŕba ‘willow tree’, or a topographic name for someone who lived by a willow tree. Compare Verba 3.
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How common is the last name Vrba in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vrba has increased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 37,688 and in 2010, it improved to 35,489 – a positive change of 5.83%. The count of people with this surname also escalated from 555 in 2000 to 634 in 2010, marking a rise of 14.23%. However, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.21 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,688 | #35,489 | 5.83% |
| Count | 555 | 634 | 14.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vrba
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Vrba surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity. This group accounted for 97.3% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 96.53% in 2010. There was no representation for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in either year. Those identifying with two or more races represented 1.62% in 2000 and fell to 1.42% in 2010, indicating a decrease of 12.35%. The Hispanic representation, however, started to surface in 2010, accounting for 1.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 96.53% | -0.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.42% | -12.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |