2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vergne
A toponymic surname likely derived from the municipality of Vergne in southern France.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Vergne. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vergne surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Vergne in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vergne, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 54.2%. The next largest groups are White (39.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vergne
The surname Vergne is of French origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Old French word "verne," which means an alder tree or a small oak tree. This suggests that the surname may have been initially derived from a place name associated with these types of trees.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vergne can be found in the 13th century, in the region of Languedoc, located in southern France. It is mentioned in various historical documents from that area, indicating that the name was well-established in that region during that time.
The Vergne surname is also closely linked to the town of Vergne, which is situated in the department of Tarn-et-Garonne, in the Occitanie region of southwestern France. This town likely played a significant role in the dissemination of the name throughout the region and beyond.
In the 14th century, the Vergne family gained prominence with the birth of Géraud de Vergne, a French nobleman and military leader who participated in the Hundred Years' War. He was born around 1320 and served under King Charles V of France, earning recognition for his valiant efforts on the battlefield.
Another notable figure bearing the Vergne surname was Jean-Baptiste Vergne, a French architect who lived from 1667 to 1739. He was renowned for his work on several significant architectural projects, including the design of the Church of Saint-Sulpice in Paris, which is considered one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in France.
In the 18th century, Jacques Vergne, a French philosopher and writer, gained recognition for his contributions to the Enlightenment movement. Born in 1725, he was known for his critical analyses of societal norms and his promotion of rational thought and scientific inquiry.
During the 19th century, the Vergne family continued to make its mark, with Louis Vergne, a French painter and sculptor, gaining acclaim for his works in the Neoclassical and Romantic styles. He was born in 1811 and his creations can be found in various museums and galleries across France.
Throughout its history, the Vergne surname has maintained a strong presence in France, particularly in the southern regions. While it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange, its origins remain deeply rooted in the rich heritage of the French language and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vergne
Among Census respondents with the surname Vergne, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 54.2%. The next largest groups are White (39.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Vergne bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Vergne surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino54.2% · 58
- White39.3% · 42
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.7% · 4
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vergne
Vergne appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-10 bearers (-8.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,531 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.5%) | Down 9,531 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Vergne surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #151,639 | -6.7% |
| Count | 117 | 107 | -8.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vergne bearers went from 117 to 107 (-8.5% change). The surname moved down 9,531 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #151,639.
FAQ
Vergne surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vergne?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Vergne. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Vergne?
Vergne ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Vergne. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Vergne.
Has Vergne become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vergne went from 117 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Vergne?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vergne, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 54.2%. The next largest groups are White (39.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vergne in the 2020 Census, accounting for 54.2% (58 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vergne appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (54.2%), White (39.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Vergne (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Vergne mean?
A toponymic surname likely derived from the municipality of Vergne in southern France. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Vergne (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Vergne?
Find out how many people are called Vergne on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.