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

Varrone, 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 Varrone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Varrone in America

Varrone is the 46487th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Varrone surname appeared 458 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 Varrone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Varrone 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 Varrone

The surname Varrone is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin word "Varro" which means "bow-legged" or "knock-kneed." It is believed to have originated in the region of Lazio, Italy, during the medieval period.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Varrone can be traced back to the 12th century in the town of Velletri, located in the province of Rome. It is mentioned in a document from 1187 that refers to a certain "Giovanni Varrone," who was a local landowner.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various records from the city of Rome itself, indicating that the family had established itself in the capital. One notable example is a papal bull issued by Pope Innocent IV in 1245, which mentions a "Petrus Varrone" as a witness to a legal transaction.

The Varrone family gained prominence in the 14th century, with several members holding influential positions in the papal court and the Roman nobility. In 1367, a certain "Giacomo Varrone" was appointed as a cardinal by Pope Urban V, signifying the family's elevated status.

One of the most famous bearers of the name Varrone was Marcus Terentius Varro, a Roman scholar, and writer who lived from 116 BC to 27 BC. Although not directly related to the Italian Varrone family, his name is believed to have the same etymological root.

During the Renaissance period, the Varrone family continued to play a significant role in the cultural and political life of Rome. In the 15th century, a notable figure was Gian Francesco Varrone (1446-1522), a humanist scholar and diplomat who served as an ambassador for the Papal States.

In the 17th century, the Varrone family expanded its influence to other regions of Italy, with branches establishing themselves in Naples and Tuscany. One prominent member was Ludovico Varrone (1608-1679), a Neapolitan jurist and legal scholar who authored several influential works on Roman law.

Throughout the centuries, the Varrone name has been associated with various professions, including the clergy, the military, and the arts. In the 19th century, Giuseppe Varrone (1810-1884) was a renowned Italian painter and sculptor, known for his works depicting historical and mythological scenes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Varrone

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

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

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