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

Verderame, 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 Verderame surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Verderame in America

Verderame is the 46138th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Verderame surname appeared 462 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 Verderame.

We can also compare 2010 data for Verderame 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 Verderame

The surname Verderame originates from Italy, likely emerging in the late medieval or early Renaissance period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian words "verde" meaning "green" and "rame" meaning "copper." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked with copper or a coppersmith, or perhaps someone living near a copper mine or factory.

The earliest known records of the Verderame surname can be traced back to the 14th century in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Lombardy, and Veneto. It is possible that the name may have been initially adopted by families residing in or near towns or villages with names containing the word "verde" or "rame," such as Verdello or Rame.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the Verderame surname was Giacomo Verderame, a merchant from Florence who lived in the late 14th century. Records also show a Giovanni Verderame, a soldier from Milan, who fought in the Italian Wars of the 15th century.

During the Renaissance period, the Verderame name gained prominence with the rise of several notable individuals. Antonio Verderame (1508-1585) was a renowned architect from Verona, responsible for designing several churches and palaces in northern Italy. Girolamo Verderame (1542-1612) was a celebrated painter from Venice, known for his religious works and portraiture.

In the 17th century, Francesco Verderame (1620-1695) was a prominent scholar and philosopher from Naples, who wrote extensively on metaphysics and ethics. His contemporary, Vincenzo Verderame (1625-1688), was a celebrated composer and organist from Rome, renowned for his sacred music compositions.

Another noteworthy figure was Giulia Verderame (1720-1788), a poet and writer from Milan, who gained acclaim for her sonnets and lyrical works. Her contemporary, Antonio Verderame (1725-1795), was a renowned sculptor from Florence, famous for his marble statues adorning churches and public spaces.

Throughout the centuries, the Verderame surname has maintained a presence across various regions of Italy, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse contributions of individuals bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Verderame

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

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

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