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

Verret, 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 Verret surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Verret in America

Verret is the 13759th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Verret surname appeared 2,199 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Verret.

We can also compare 2010 data for Verret 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 Verret

The surname Verret is of French origin, originating in the northern regions of France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "verre," meaning "glass," suggesting that the name may have been an occupational surname for someone who worked with glass or in a related trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Verret can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have migrated from France to England during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name Verret appeared in various forms, such as "Verrier" and "Verret," in historical records from the regions of Normandy and Brittany in France. These variations in spelling were common during that time due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

One notable individual bearing the surname Verret was Jean Verret (c. 1450-1522), a French jurist and legal scholar from the region of Poitou. He played a significant role in the development of French legal systems and authored several influential works on law and jurisprudence.

Another prominent figure was Jacques Verret (1592-1667), a French Catholic priest and theologian who served as the rector of the University of Paris in the mid-17th century. He was known for his contributions to the study of canon law and his involvement in religious controversies of the time.

In the 18th century, the Verret surname gained prominence in the field of science and exploration. Pierre Verret (1718-1792) was a French botanist and explorer who conducted extensive research on the flora of the Caribbean islands and contributed to the development of modern taxonomy.

During the 19th century, the name Verret was associated with artistic and literary circles. Émile Verret (1839-1905) was a French painter and sculptor renowned for his depictions of rural life and landscapes, while Gustave Verret (1867-1946) was a celebrated French novelist and playwright whose works explored themes of love, family, and societal dynamics.

Another notable individual was Léon Verret (1879-1957), a French military officer and World War I veteran who later became a respected historian and author, publishing several books on military strategy and tactics.

While the Verret surname has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including North America and other French-speaking regions, through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Verret

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

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

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