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

Varvel, 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 Varvel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Varvel in America

Varvel is the 32485th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Varvel surname appeared 708 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 Varvel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Varvel 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 Varvel

The surname Varvel is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "feorweald," meaning "far wood" or "distant forest." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name, referring to someone who lived near or in a distant wooded area.

The earliest known record of the name Varvel can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was recorded as "Ferewald" in the county of Derbyshire. This suggests that the name had already been established in England by the late 11th century.

During the medieval period, the name underwent several spelling variations, including Ferewald, Fervill, and Fervyll, before eventually evolving into the modern spelling of Varvel. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of scribes who recorded the name.

One notable bearer of the name was Sir John Varvel, a prominent English landowner and knight who lived in the late 14th century. He was mentioned in several historical records of the time, including the Patent Rolls and the Close Rolls, which documented land transactions and legal proceedings.

Another early bearer of the name was William Varvel, a merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 15th century. He was a member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers and served as a sheriff of London in 1448.

In the 16th century, the name Varvel was associated with a family of wealthy landowners in the county of Warwickshire. John Varvel (c. 1525-1595) was a prominent member of this family and served as a justice of the peace and a member of the local gentry.

The name also appears in various parish records and tax rolls throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, indicating its continued presence in various parts of England, particularly in the Midlands and the North.

One notable bearer of the name in more recent times was Sir William Varvel (1856-1932), a British industrialist and philanthropist who made his fortune in the textile industry. He was knighted in 1920 for his contributions to the city of Manchester and his support for various charitable causes.

While the surname Varvel is not as common as some other English surnames, it has a long and rich history, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who have borne this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Varvel

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

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

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