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

Vari, 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 Vari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vari in America

Vari is the 49723rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vari surname appeared 422 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 Vari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vari 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 Vari

The surname "VARI" is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period, specifically the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the vicinity of the city of Florence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Florentine Libro di Montaperti, a historical document from 1260 that chronicles the events surrounding the Battle of Montaperti. This text mentions an individual named Guido Vari, who was a prominent figure during that time.

The name "VARI" is thought to be derived from the Italian word "vario," which means "varied" or "diverse." It is possible that the name was initially bestowed upon someone who possessed a varied or diverse set of skills or occupations.

Another theory suggests that the name may have originated from a place name or a topographical feature. Some scholars believe it could be related to the Italian word "varo," which refers to a small stream or watercourse, indicating that the ancestors of those bearing the surname may have lived near such a geographical feature.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various historical records, including the Statuti di Firenze, a collection of laws and regulations governing the city of Florence. One notable individual mentioned is Jacopo Vari, a merchant and landowner who lived during that period.

Moving forward to the 15th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Benedetto Vari, a renowned Renaissance artist and architect. He was born in Florence in 1445 and is best known for his contributions to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in the city.

Another noteworthy figure was Giovanni Vari, a Florentine scholar and philosopher who lived in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. He was an influential figure in the intellectual circles of his time and authored several treatises on various subjects.

In the 17th century, the name Vari was associated with the noble Florentine family of the same name. One prominent member was Filippo Vari, a wealthy landowner and patron of the arts, who commissioned several works of art and architecture during his lifetime (1612-1685).

As the centuries progressed, the surname Vari spread beyond the borders of Italy, with individuals bearing the name migrating to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. However, the surname's roots can be traced back to its Italian origins, particularly in the region of Tuscany, where it has a rich and documented history spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vari

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

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

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