2000
#13,548
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,056
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.76
Rare Last name
Verret
A French occupational surname derived from "verre," referring to a glazier or glassmaker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,323 Americans carry the last name Verret. That puts it at #14,226 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 147,548 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Verret 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
2.3K
1 in 147,548
Census rank
#14,226
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,026 bearers of the surname Verret in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14226th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Verret, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.7%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (8.3%) and Black (7.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Verret
Among Census respondents with the surname Verret, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.7%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (8.3%) and Black (7.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Verret 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 Verret surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White75.7% · 1,533
- American Indian and Alaska Native8.3% · 168
- Black or African American7.7% · 157
- Two or more races4.0% · 81
- Hispanic or Latino3.9% · 80
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Verret
Verret appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#13,759
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,199
+143 bearers (+7.0%)
Per 100,000 0.75
Rank movement Down 211 places
2020
#14,226
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,026
-173 bearers (-7.9%)
Per 100,000 0.68
Rank movement Down 467 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #13,548 | 2,056 | 0.76 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,759 | 2,199 | 0.75 | +143 bearers (+7.0%) | Down 211 places |
| 2020 | #14,226 | 2,026 | 0.68 | -173 bearers (-7.9%) | Down 467 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 Verret 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 | #13,759 | #14,226 | -3.4% |
| Count | 2,199 | 2,026 | -7.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.75 | 0.68 | -9.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Verret bearers went from 2,199 to 2,026 (-7.9% change). The surname moved down 467 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,759 to #14,226.
FAQ
Verret surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Verret?
Name Census estimates that about 2,323 living Americans carry the surname Verret. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 147,548 residents.
How common is Verret?
Verret ranks #14,226 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,026 people with the surname Verret. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,323), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.68 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.68 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Verret.
Has Verret become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Verret went from 2,199 recorded bearers to 2,026. That is a decrease of 173 (-7.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #13,759 to #14,226.
What does the Census say about the background of Verret?
Among Census respondents with the surname Verret, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.7%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (8.3%) and Black (7.7%). 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 Verret in the 2020 Census, accounting for 75.7% (1,533 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Verret appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (75.7%), American Indian/Alaska Native (8.3%), Black (7.7%). 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 Verret (2000, 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 Verret mean?
A French occupational surname derived from "verre," referring to a glazier or glassmaker. 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 Verret (0.68 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 many people share the surname Verret?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.