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

Vernet, 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 Vernet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vernet in America

Vernet is the 36695th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vernet surname appeared 609 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 Vernet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vernet 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 Vernet

The surname VERNET originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "verne," meaning an alder tree. The name likely referred to someone who lived near an alder grove or worked with alder wood.

The earliest recorded examples of the surname date back to the 12th century in the regions of Normandy and Brittany. Some of the earliest known bearers include Hugues Vernet, mentioned in records from Normandy in 1195, and Robert Vernet, a landowner in Brittany recorded in 1209.

The name VERNET also appeared in various medieval documents, including the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Savigny from the 13th century, which mentions a Pierre Vernet. Additionally, the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Victor de Marseille from the 14th century references a Guillaume Vernet.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname VERNET. One of the most famous was Claude Joseph Vernet (1714-1789), a French painter known for his seascapes and landscapes. Another notable figure was Jacob Vernet (1698-1789), a Swiss theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics.

In the 19th century, Horace Vernet (1789-1863) was a renowned French painter and lithographer, best known for his battle scenes and depictions of military life. Another prominent individual was Paul Vernet (1839-1911), a French architect and urban planner who designed several iconic buildings in Paris.

The surname VERNET also has a notable connection to the art world through Émile Jean-Horace Vernet (1789-1863), a French painter and lithographer, and the son of the famous Horace Vernet. He was known for his historical paintings and battle scenes.

While the surname VERNET originated in France, it has since spread to other regions, including Spain, Italy, and various parts of the Americas due to migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vernet

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

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

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