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

Varone, 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 Varone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Varone in America

Varone is the 31412th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Varone surname appeared 737 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 Varone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Varone 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 Varone

The surname Varone has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "varro," which means "bowlegged" or "knock-kneed." This was likely a nickname given to someone with this physical characteristic, which later became a hereditary surname.

The earliest known instances of the name Varone can be found in documents from the 11th and 12th centuries in the regions of Campania and Basilicata in southern Italy. Some variations in spelling included Varrone, Varroni, and Varoni. It is possible that the name may have also been influenced by the Latin word "varus," meaning "pimple" or "wart," suggesting it could have been a descriptive surname referring to a distinctive physical feature.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Varone was Guglielmo Varone, a nobleman from the town of Salerno in Campania, who lived in the late 12th century. He was mentioned in several local chronicles and land records of the time.

In the 14th century, a family of Varone nobles was documented in the town of Atella, near Naples. They were landowners and held significant influence in the region. One notable member was Giovanni Varone, who served as a magistrate and counselor to the King of Naples in the 1370s.

Another prominent figure was Pietro Varone, a scholar and poet from Salerno who lived in the 15th century. He was known for his works in Latin and Italian, and his writings were widely circulated throughout Italy during the Renaissance period.

During the 16th century, the Varone surname spread to other parts of Italy, particularly the northern regions. One notable individual was Girolamo Varone, a physician and naturalist from Verona, born in 1504. He is credited with contributing to the early development of modern botany and taxonomy.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Varone family settled in the city of Genoa, where they became influential merchants and bankers. One of their descendants, Benedetto Varone (1638-1712), was a prominent lawyer and diplomat who served in the court of the Doge of Genoa.

Over the centuries, the Varone surname has continued to be present throughout Italy, with various branches of the family contributing to various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Varone

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

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

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