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

Varona, 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 Varona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Varona in America

Varona is the 16575th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Varona surname appeared 1,731 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Varona.

We can also compare 2010 data for Varona 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 Varona

The surname Varona is of Spanish origin and is believed to have originated in the region of Asturias, located in northern Spain. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "varo," which means "brave" or "valiant." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who demonstrated courage or bravery in battle or other circumstances.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Varona can be found in the 10th century cartularies of the Monastery of San Vicente de Oviedo, located in Asturias. These ancient documents mention individuals with the surname Varona living in the area during that time period.

In the 12th century, a nobleman named Rodrigo Varona was mentioned in the chronicles of the Kingdom of León, where he served as a trusted advisor to King Alfonso VII. This suggests that the Varona family held a prominent position in medieval Spanish society.

During the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan de Varona was a Spanish Renaissance humanist and scholar. He was born in Burgos in 1470 and is known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy.

Another individual of historical significance was Jerónimo de Varona, a Spanish military officer who fought in the Italian Wars during the 16th century. He participated in the Battle of Pavia in 1525, where he was captured and held as a prisoner of war.

In the 17th century, a priest named Pedro de Varona was a prominent figure in the Spanish Inquisition. He served as an inquisitor and was known for his zealous pursuit of those deemed to be heretics or blasphemers against the Catholic Church.

The surname Varona has also been associated with various place names in Spain, such as the village of Varona de Navelgas in the municipality of Tineo, located in Asturias. This suggests that the name may have originated from or been influenced by a specific geographic location.

Over the centuries, the surname Varona has been subject to various spelling variations, including Barona, Varonna, and Varrona, reflecting the linguistic and regional differences within Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Varona

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

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

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