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

Varsho, 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 Varsho surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Varsho in America

Varsho is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Varsho surname appeared 122 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 Varsho.

We can also compare 2010 data for Varsho 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 Varsho

The surname VARSHO is believed to have originated in the region of modern-day Poland, likely during the late medieval period around the 15th or 16th century. It may have derived from an older Slavic word or phrase related to a particular occupation, geographic location, or personal characteristic.

Some scholars suggest that VARSHO could be a variation of the Polish surname Warsza, which itself is thought to be derived from the name of the city of Warsaw. This connection would indicate that the earliest bearers of the VARSHO name may have hailed from or had some association with the Warsaw area.

Historical records from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, such as tax rolls, census documents, and parish registers, could potentially shed light on the earliest known instances of the VARSHO surname. However, due to the scarcity of surviving records from that era, it is difficult to pinpoint specific individuals or events associated with the name's origins.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the VARSHO surname was Jan VARSHO, a Polish nobleman and landowner who lived in the late 16th century. He is mentioned in several legal documents pertaining to property disputes and land transactions from that time period.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Kazimierz VARSHO served as a military officer in the Polish-Lithuanian Army, participating in various campaigns against the Swedish and Ottoman forces. His exploits are recorded in some historical accounts of the Polish-Swedish and Polish-Ottoman wars.

Another notable VARSHO was Marianna VARSHO, a Polish artist and painter who lived in the 18th century. Her works, primarily religious paintings and portraiture, can still be found in several churches and museums across Poland.

During the 19th century, a Polish writer and philosopher named Józef VARSHO gained recognition for his literary works and philosophical treatises on ethics and social justice. His writings were influential in shaping the intellectual discourse of the time.

In the early 20th century, a Polish-American engineer named Stanisław VARSHO made significant contributions to the development of early aviation technology, working alongside pioneers like the Wright brothers and Glenn Curtiss.

While the VARSHO surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the earliest recorded instances and most prominent historical figures associated with this name can be traced back to its Polish origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Varsho

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

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

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