Find out how popular the last name Varano is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Varano.

Varano, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Varano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Varano in America

Varano is the 28176th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Varano surname appeared 849 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Varano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Varano to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Varano

The surname Varano is of Italian origin, originating from the town of Varano in the province of Ancona, Marche region. The name is derived from the Latin word "varanus," which means "lizard" or "monitor lizard." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived near a location frequented by these reptiles or had some association with them.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Varano date back to the 11th century. One notable bearer was Rodolfo I Varano, who was the lord of Camerino from 1273 to 1316. The Varano family ruled over the city-state of Camerino for several centuries, and their coat of arms featured a monitor lizard, further reinforcing the connection to the name's origins.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various historical records, including the Annali Camaldolesi, which mentions a certain Gentile Varano, a military commander who fought in the service of the Malatesta family of Rimini.

During the Renaissance period, the Varano family produced several notable figures, including Giulio Cesare Varano (1525-1589), a renowned painter and architect who worked in Rome and other Italian cities. Another prominent individual was Caterina Cybo-Varano (1501-1557), a noblewoman and duchess of Camerino.

In the 17th century, the name Varano is recorded in the town of Fabriano, where a family branch settled. One member, Vincenzo Varano (1620-1698), was a respected artist and architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in the region.

Over time, the surname Varano spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, with bearers of the name making their mark in various fields. Notably, in the 19th century, Giambattista Varano (1811-1879) was a celebrated poet and writer from Modena, recognized for his contributions to Italian literature.

While the surname Varano is relatively uncommon today, it continues to be found in various regions of Italy, serving as a reminder of the rich historical legacy associated with this ancient and distinctive name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Varano

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Varano.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Varano was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Varano has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Varano was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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