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

Varoz, 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 Varoz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Varoz in America

Varoz is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Varoz surname appeared 194 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 Varoz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Varoz 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 Varoz

The surname Varoz originated in Spain during the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "vara," meaning "rod" or "staff," and may have been an occupational name for someone who worked with rods or staves, possibly a surveyor or land measurer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Varoz can be found in the archives of Seville, Spain, dated back to 1487, where a certain Juan Varoz was listed as a landowner in the region. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who held prominent positions or owned property during that time period.

In the 16th century, the name Varoz appeared in several historical records from the region of Catalonia, Spain. One notable example is Pedro Varoz (born in 1523), who was a renowned philosopher and scholar known for his contributions to the study of logic and metaphysics.

During the 17th century, the Varoz surname spread to other parts of Europe, particularly France and Italy. In 1637, a French merchant named Jacques Varoz was mentioned in a trading document from the city of Marseille, indicating that some members of the family may have been involved in commercial activities.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Varoz was Antonio Varoz (1680-1744), an Italian painter and sculptor from the city of Naples. His works can still be found in several churches and museums throughout Italy, showcasing his skills in religious art and portraiture.

In the 18th century, the Varoz name appeared in various parts of Spain, including Andalusia and Galicia. One notable figure from this period was María Varoz (1712-1789), a Spanish writer and poet who gained recognition for her lyrical works and contributions to the literary scene of her time.

As the centuries progressed, the Varoz surname continued to be present in various parts of Europe, with individuals bearing the name making their mark in various fields, from academia to the arts and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Varoz

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

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

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