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

Varnadoe, 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 Varnadoe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Varnadoe in America

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

The Varnadoe 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 Varnadoe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Varnadoe 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 Varnadoe

The surname Varnadoe has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "faran" meaning to travel and "dœg" meaning day, suggesting the name was initially given to someone who traveled frequently during the day.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a Roger Farndaye is listed. This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

During the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms such as Farnedaie, Farneday, and Varneday in records from counties like Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. These variations reflect the regional dialects and the lack of standardized spellings during that period.

The Varnadoe surname is also connected to several place names in England, including Farndon in Cheshire and Farndon in Nottinghamshire. The name's association with these locations suggests it may have originated as a locational surname, indicating the place of residence or origin of the bearer.

Notable individuals with the Varnadoe surname include Sir John Varnadoe (1492-1567), a prominent landowner and magistrate in Gloucestershire, who played a significant role in local affairs during the reign of Henry VIII. Another noteworthy figure was William Varnadoe (1620-1695), a successful merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol, who contributed to the city's economic growth in the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Varnadoe family established themselves in the county of Wiltshire, where they were landowners and influential members of the local gentry. Robert Varnadoe (1745-1821) was a prominent figure in this branch of the family, serving as a Justice of the Peace and participating in various philanthropic endeavors.

During the 19th century, members of the Varnadoe family migrated to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia. One such individual was James Varnadoe (1825-1897), who settled in Virginia and became a successful farmer and landowner, contributing to the agricultural development of the region.

Throughout its history, the Varnadoe surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, merchants, magistrates, and farmers, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and occupations of those who bore the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Varnadoe

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

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

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