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

Varda, 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 Varda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Varda in America

Varda is the 54752nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Varda surname appeared 376 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 Varda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Varda 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 Varda

The surname Varda is of Hungarian origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Hungarian word "vár," which translates to "castle" or "fortress." This name was likely given to individuals who lived near or worked in a castle during that time period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Varda can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the region of Transylvania, which was then part of the Kingdom of Hungary. The document mentions a certain Mihály Varda, a landowner who possessed a small estate near the town of Brașov.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the records of the city of Budapest, where a merchant named István Varda was documented as a prominent figure in the local trade guild. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its original rural roots and was being adopted by urban dwellers as well.

During the 17th century, the Varda family established itself as a noble lineage in the region of Somogy. One notable member was Miklós Varda, born in 1621, who served as a military officer in the Hungarian army during the Ottoman-Hungarian wars. His bravery and leadership earned him the title of Baron, which was passed down to his descendants.

In the 19th century, a renowned Hungarian poet and translator named Károly Varda (1818-1886) gained recognition for his works. He was particularly celebrated for his translations of Shakespeare's plays into the Hungarian language, which helped to popularize the Bard's works among the Hungarian literary circles of the time.

Another notable figure bearing the Varda surname was Pál Varda (1876-1964), a prominent architect who was instrumental in the design and construction of several iconic buildings in Budapest, including the Hungarian Parliament Building and the Buda Castle. His works are considered significant contributions to the architectural heritage of Hungary.

While the surname Varda has its origins in Hungary, it has since spread to other regions and countries, particularly due to emigration and migration patterns. However, its roots can be traced back to the historical regions of the former Kingdom of Hungary, where it was first established as a prominent family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Varda

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

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 Varda 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 Varda 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 Varda was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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