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

Verge, 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 Verge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Verge in America

Verge is the 30101st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Verge surname appeared 779 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 Verge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Verge 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 Verge

The surname Verge is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "verge," which means "rod" or "staff." It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period in various regions of northern France.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Verge can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. Here, the name appears as "Vergio," likely referring to an individual or family associated with a particular trade or occupation involving rods or staves.

During the 12th century, the name Verge began to spread across other parts of Europe, including England and the Low Countries. Records from this period show variations such as "Vergius," "Vergius," and "Vergins," reflecting the evolving spelling and pronunciation of the name over time.

One notable figure bearing the surname Verge was Jacques Verge (1570-1635), a French painter and engraver known for his religious and mythological works. His contemporaries included the renowned artists Peter Paul Rubens and Anthony van Dyck.

In the 17th century, the Verge family established a stronghold in the region of Normandy, France. Jean Verge (1624-1698), a merchant and landowner from this area, gained prominence for his involvement in local politics and trade.

As the Verge surname spread across Europe, it also took root in other parts of the world through migration and colonization. William Verge (1783-1859), an English sailor and explorer, is credited with naming several geographic features in Australia during his voyages in the early 19th century.

Another individual of note was Marie-Joseph Verge (1840-1910), a French-born Catholic priest and missionary who spent much of his life working among indigenous communities in Canada. His efforts to preserve and document indigenous languages and cultures earned him recognition as an early ethnographer.

The Verge surname has also been associated with various place names throughout history, including Vergé in France, Vergen in Germany, and Vergiate in Italy, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name in different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Verge

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

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

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