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

Varnadore, 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 Varnadore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Varnadore in America

Varnadore is the 20099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Varnadore surname appeared 1,329 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 Varnadore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Varnadore 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 Varnadore

The surname Varnadore is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy, France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French words 'varne' and 'dore', meaning 'alder tree' and 'golden' respectively. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a golden-colored alder tree or grove.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the early 13th century in the Duchy of Normandy. A man named Jehan de Varnadore was mentioned in a manuscript from 1214, indicating that the name was already established in the region at that time.

During the Norman conquest of England in the 11th century, many Norman families settled in various parts of the country, introducing their surnames to the local population. It is possible that the Varnadore name was brought to England during this period, although there is no definitive evidence of its use in early English records such as the Domesday Book.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Pierre Varnadore, a French merchant and adventurer who was born in 1523 and is said to have travelled extensively throughout Europe and the Mediterranean.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Jacques Varnadore, a French military officer and diplomat who lived from 1587 to 1658. He served under King Louis XIII and was involved in several important negotiations during the Thirty Years' War.

Moving forward to the 18th century, there was a French artist named Antoine Varnadore (1707-1778) who was known for his landscape paintings and portraits. His works can be found in various museums and galleries throughout France.

In the 19th century, a scholar and historian named Émile Varnadore (1821-1892) made significant contributions to the study of medieval French literature and culture. He authored several books and articles on the subject and was highly respected in academic circles.

It is worth noting that the spelling of the name may have evolved over time, with variations such as Varnadour, Varnador, or Varnedore appearing in different regions and historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Varnadore

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

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

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