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

Varieur, 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 Varieur surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Varieur in America

Varieur is the 84463rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Varieur surname appeared 222 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 Varieur.

We can also compare 2010 data for Varieur 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 Varieur

The surname VARIEUR is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It likely derives from the Old French word "varier," which means "to vary" or "to change." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who frequently changed occupations or residences.

One of the earliest known records of the VARIEUR surname can be found in the Livre des Bourgeois de la Ville de Tours, a register of citizens in the city of Tours, dating back to the 14th century. This document mentions a certain Jean VARIEUR, who was a merchant and landowner in the region.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various legal documents and municipal records from the Normandy region, such as the Registres de la Cour des Aides de Normandie. This suggests that the VARIEUR family had established itself in this part of France by that time.

One notable individual bearing the VARIEUR surname was Jacques VARIEUR (1525-1593), a French theologian and philosopher who taught at the University of Paris. He was a prominent figure during the French Renaissance and wrote several treatises on religious and philosophical subjects.

Another notable VARIEUR was Jeanne VARIEUR (1670-1736), a French actress and playwright who performed in several Parisian theaters during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. She is credited with helping to popularize the genre of the comédie larmoyante, or sentimental comedy, in French theater.

In the 19th century, a prominent member of the VARIEUR family was Pierre VARIEUR (1810-1878), a French engineer and inventor who played a crucial role in the construction of the Suez Canal. He developed innovative techniques for dredging and excavation that were essential for the completion of this monumental project.

Another notable figure was Marie VARIEUR (1865-1938), a French painter and sculptor who was part of the Impressionist movement. Her works, which often depicted scenes of everyday life in Paris, were exhibited at the famous Salon des Indépendants and other prestigious venues.

Throughout its history, the VARIEUR surname has been associated with various places in France, such as the town of Varieur-sur-Seine in the Île-de-France region, and the village of Varieur-en-Brie in the Champagne region. These place names likely contributed to the spread and evolution of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Varieur

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

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

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