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

Vernell, 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 Vernell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vernell in America

Vernell is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vernell surname appeared 104 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 Vernell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vernell 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 Vernell

The surname Vernell has its origins in France, tracing back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "vernail," which referred to a small ring or clasp used to fasten garments or armor. This naming convention was likely adopted by a family involved in the metalworking trade, particularly in the crafting of such rings or clasps.

The earliest known record of the Vernell surname can be found in the parish records of the village of Verneuil-sur-Avre in Normandy, France, dating back to the mid-1500s. It is possible that the name evolved from the place name "Verneuil," which itself stems from the Latin word "vernaculus," meaning "native" or "local."

In the 17th century, the Vernell family began to spread across various regions of France, with some members eventually settling in other parts of Europe. One notable individual from this period was Pierre Vernell, a French metalsmith born in 1628 in Rouen, who gained recognition for his intricate designs and craftsmanship.

As the surname crossed borders, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such asVernelle and Vernelle, reflecting the linguistic influences of different regions. In the late 18th century, records show a Jean-Baptiste Vernell, a French soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War alongside the Continental Army.

During the 19th century, the Vernell name appeared in several European countries, including Germany, where a family of clockmakers and watchmakers bearing the name Vernell established themselves in the town of Pforzheim, known for its rich tradition in metalworking and jewelry-making.

One of the most prominent figures with the Vernell surname was Auguste Vernell, a French painter born in 1849 in Paris. He gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits, and his works were exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon.

Other notable individuals with the Vernell surname include:

• Marie Vernell, a French author and poet born in 1875, known for her collections of sonnets and lyrical verses.
• Heinrich Vernell, a German mathematician and astronomer born in 1891, who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.
• Émile Vernell, a Belgian sculptor born in 1903, whose works adorned several public spaces and buildings across Europe.
• Lucie Vernell, a French resistance fighter during World War II, born in 1920, who played a crucial role in the underground movement against the Nazi occupation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vernell

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

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

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