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

Verde, 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 Verde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Verde in America

Verde is the 12886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Verde surname appeared 2,387 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Verde.

We can also compare 2010 data for Verde 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 Verde

The surname Verde originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It derives from the Italian word "verde," meaning green. This name likely referred to a person who lived near a green area or had a significant connection to the color green.

In the 13th century, the Verde name appeared in records from the city of Verona, located in the Veneto region of northern Italy. Some of the earliest documented instances include Giacomo Verde in 1257 and Bartolomeo Verde in 1289.

The Verde surname is also found in various medieval manuscripts and documents from other parts of Italy, such as the Libro d'Oro (Book of Gold) from the Republic of Venice, which recorded noble families and their coats of arms.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Verde surname was Guglielmo Verde, a merchant and diplomat from Genoa who lived in the late 13th century. He was involved in trade negotiations between the Republic of Genoa and the Byzantine Empire.

In the 14th century, the Verde family established roots in the city of Florence, where they became prominent bankers and merchants. Notably, Giovanni Verde (1325-1392) was a successful banker and served as a financial advisor to the Medici family.

Another significant figure was Niccolò Verde (1420-1498), a renowned architect and engineer from Siena. He designed several churches and fortifications in his hometown and other cities in Tuscany.

During the Renaissance period, the Verde family produced several artists and scholars. Bartolomeo Verde (1475-1542) was a painter from Verona, known for his religious works and frescoes. His contemporary, Gian Paolo Verde (1480-1549), was a humanist scholar and writer from Padua.

In the 17th century, the Verde name was associated with the town of Verduno in the Piedmont region, known for its wine production. Several members of the Verde family were involved in the local wine industry, including Tommaso Verde (1610-1675), a renowned winemaker.

Throughout history, the Verde surname has been carried by various individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including art, architecture, commerce, and scholarship.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Verde

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

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

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