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

Verran, 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 Verran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Verran in America

Verran is the 56972nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Verran surname appeared 358 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 Verran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Verran 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 Verran

The surname VERRAN is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a place name in Cornwall, England. The place name is thought to come from the Cornish words "vor" meaning "great" and "ran" meaning "valley" or "place," suggesting that the name may have been borne by someone who hailed from a prominent valley or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VERRAN can be found in the Assize Rolls of Cornwall from the 13th century, where it appears as "Verryan." This variant spelling provides insight into the name's evolution over time. Additionally, the name is mentioned in various historical records, such as the Feet of Fines and the Subsidy Rolls, which document legal transactions and tax assessments from the 14th and 15th centuries.

In the 16th century, the name VERRAN gained further prominence with the birth of John Verran (1520-1588), a prominent merchant and landowner in Cornwall. He played a significant role in the local community and left a lasting legacy through his business endeavors and philanthropic efforts.

Another notable figure bearing the VERRAN surname was William Verran (1684-1771), a respected clergyman who served as the Vicar of St. Just in Penwith, Cornwall. His contributions to the local parish and his religious writings left a lasting impact on the region.

Moving forward to the 18th century, we encounter Thomas Verran (1735-1811), a skilled shipwright who gained recognition for his expertise in naval construction. His work on ships for the British Royal Navy during the height of the Napoleonic Wars was highly regarded.

In the 19th century, the VERRAN name continued to be associated with notable individuals, such as Elizabeth Verran (1812-1892), a prominent philanthropist and social reformer. Her efforts to improve the living conditions of the working class in Cornwall were widely recognized and celebrated.

Throughout its history, the surname VERRAN has been linked to various locations within Cornwall, including villages and parishes with similar-sounding names, such as Veryan, Veryan Green, and Veryan Tregarne. These place names further reinforce the locational origins of the surname and its deep roots in the Cornish landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Verran

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

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

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