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

Varvaro, 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 Varvaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Varvaro in America

Varvaro is the 58735th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Varvaro surname appeared 345 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 Varvaro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Varvaro 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 Varvaro

The surname VARVARO originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Sicily and Calabria, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Greek word "barbaros," meaning "foreigner" or "outsider," reflecting the Byzantine influence in these areas.

In the 11th century, the name VARVARO appeared in Sicilian records, such as the Codex Diplomaticus Siciliae, which documented land transactions and legal matters. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname were present in Sicily during the Norman conquest.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the VARVARO surname was Pietro VARVARO, a prominent landowner in Palermo, Sicily, who lived in the late 12th century. His name appears in various documents related to property disputes and legal proceedings.

Another notable figure was Giulio VARVARO, a Sicilian nobleman and military commander who fought alongside the Spanish forces during the War of the Sicilian Vespers (1282-1302). He played a crucial role in the defense of Messina against the French invaders.

In the 16th century, the VARVARO family established themselves in Calabria, where they owned estates and held positions of influence. One member, Antonio VARVARO (1528-1604), was a prominent lawyer and judge in the city of Reggio Calabria.

During the Renaissance, the name VARVARO was associated with the arts and literature. Francesco VARVARO (1562-1623), a native of Palermo, was a renowned poet and scholar who contributed to the development of Sicilian literature.

In the 18th century, the VARVARO family extended their reach to Naples, where they became involved in the textile trade. Vincenzo VARVARO (1714-1792), a successful merchant from Reggio Calabria, established a thriving textile business in Naples, which helped the family accumulate significant wealth.

Throughout history, the VARVARO surname has been recorded with various spellings, such as VARVARA, VARVARIUS, and VARVARA, reflecting regional linguistic variations and scribal practices of the time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Varvaro

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

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

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