2010
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Verme
An Italian surname derived from the word "verme" meaning "worm".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Verme. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Verme 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Verme in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Verme, the largest self-reported group is White at 59.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (23.7%) and Black (7.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Verme
The surname VERME is of Italian origin, with its earliest records dating back to the 13th century in the northern regions of Italy, particularly around the cities of Milan and Verona. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "verme," which means "worm" or "insect," potentially indicating an occupation or association with silk production or agriculture.
One of the earliest documented references to the name VERME can be found in the 14th-century literary work "Divina Commedia" by Dante Alighieri, where he mentions a character named Jacopo del Verme. This suggests that the surname was already well-established in that period.
In the 15th century, records show the existence of a noble family called the Verme, who held significant power and influence in the city of Verona. One notable member was Pietro del Verme, a military commander who served under the Visconti and Sforza families in the early 15th century.
During the Renaissance period, a prominent figure with the surname VERME was Girolamo Verme (1470-1537), an Italian humanist scholar and diplomat from Milan. He was known for his literary works and his role as the ambassador of the Duchy of Milan to various European courts.
Another noteworthy individual was Luca Verme (1529-1592), an Italian architect and engineer from Verona. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice.
In the 18th century, Giovanni Battista Verme (1735-1816) was a distinguished Italian military officer and statesman who served as the Governor of Milan under the Habsburg Empire.
The surname VERME has also been recorded in various spellings, such as Vermi, Vermis, and Vermiglio, reflecting regional variations and linguistic influences over time.
While the name VERME is more commonly associated with its Italian origins, it has also been documented in other parts of Europe, possibly due to migration and intermarriage. However, the majority of historical references and notable figures bearing this surname can be traced back to the northern regions of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Verme
Among Census respondents with the surname Verme, the largest self-reported group is White at 59.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (23.7%) and Black (7.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Verme 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 Verme surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White59.3% · 70
- Hispanic or Latino23.7% · 28
- Black or African American7.6% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.1% · 6
- Two or more races4.2% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Verme
Verme 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
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-3 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,207 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.5%) | Down 5,207 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 Verme 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 | #138,304 | #143,511 | -3.8% |
| Count | 121 | 118 | -2.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Verme bearers went from 121 to 118 (-2.5% change). The surname moved down 5,207 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #143,511.
FAQ
Verme surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Verme?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Verme. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Verme?
Verme ranks #143,511 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 118 people with the surname Verme. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), 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 Verme.
Has Verme become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Verme went from 121 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Verme?
Among Census respondents with the surname Verme, the largest self-reported group is White at 59.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (23.7%) and Black (7.6%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Verme in the 2020 Census, accounting for 59.3% (70 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Verme appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (59.3%), Hispanic (23.7%), Black (7.6%). 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 Verme (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 Verme mean?
An Italian surname derived from the word "verme" meaning "worm". 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 Verme (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 common is the surname Verme?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Verme on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.