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

Verley, 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 Verley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Verley in America

Verley is the 53667th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Verley surname appeared 385 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 Verley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Verley 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 Verley

The surname Verley is of English origin, originating in the county of Norfolk during the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "feor" meaning "far" and "leah" meaning "woodland clearing" or "meadow." This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived or worked in a distant woodland or meadow area.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Verley can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Norfolk from 1195, which lists a William de Ferleia. This early spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time. Additionally, the Hundred Rolls of 1273 contain a reference to a John de Ferleye from the same county.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various manorial records and tax rolls across Norfolk and adjacent counties, with spellings such as Ferlye, Farlye, and Varleye. This suggests that the name had spread to neighboring regions, potentially through migration or marriage.

One notable historical figure with the surname Verley was Sir John Verley, a prominent landowner and member of the gentry from Norfolk, who lived in the late 15th century. Records indicate that he held significant estates and served as a Justice of the Peace for the county.

Another individual of note was Thomas Verley, born in 1612 in the village of Cawston, Norfolk. He was a respected scholar and author, known for his works on theology and religious philosophy.

In the 17th century, the Verley family had established themselves in the town of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, where several members held prominent positions in local government and trade. One such individual was William Verley, born in 1648, who served as a town alderman and successful merchant.

Moving into the 18th century, the name Verley appeared in various parish records across Norfolk, including the baptism of Mary Verley in 1732 in the village of Sloley.

It's worth noting that while the name Verley has its roots in Norfolk, it eventually spread to other parts of England, as well as to other English-speaking countries through emigration. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply tied to the county of Norfolk and the surrounding regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Verley

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

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

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