2000
#17,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,467
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.54
Rare Last name
Verrett
A surname of French origin denoting someone hailing from Verret, France.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,750 Americans carry the last name Verrett. That puts it at #18,031 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.51 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 195,860 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Verrett 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
1.8K
1 in 195,860
Census rank
#18,031
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.5K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,526 bearers of the surname Verrett in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.51 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 18031st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Verrett, the largest self-reported group is White at 42.2%. The next largest groups are Black (37.7%) and Hispanic (7.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Verrett
The surname Verrett originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "verre," which means "glass." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been involved in the production or trade of glassware.
The name first appeared in historical records in the late 12th century, with the earliest known instance being a reference to a "Guillaume Verret" in a document from the region of Normandy, France, dated around 1180 CE.
Throughout the 13th and 14th centuries, the Verrett name can be found in various records and manuscripts from northern France, particularly in the areas of Normandy and Picardy. During this period, the name also appears in different spellings, such as "Verret," "Verray," and "Verré."
One notable historical figure with this surname was Jean Verrett, a French glass artisan who lived in the 15th century. He is credited with introducing innovative techniques in glass blowing and is believed to have influenced the development of stained glass windows in churches across Europe.
In the 16th century, the name spread to other parts of France, with records showing individuals bearing the surname in regions like Brittany and Poitou. A prominent figure from this era was François Verrett, a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Louvre Palace.
As the Verrett name continued to spread throughout France, it also began to appear in other European countries, likely due to migration and trade. In the 17th century, there are records of individuals with this surname in England, with one notable example being William Verrett, a merchant from London who established successful trading routes with the French colonies in the Caribbean.
In the 18th century, the Verrett name gained further recognition with the birth of Jean-Baptiste Verrett, a French artist and engraver who gained fame for his intricate etchings and illustrations. His works were widely praised and can be found in several prestigious art collections across Europe.
Another notable figure from this period was Marie-Anne Verrett, a French author and poet who was celebrated for her romantic and lyrical writings. Her poetry collection, "Échos de l'Âme" (Echoes of the Soul), published in 1789, received critical acclaim and is considered a significant contribution to the literary landscape of the time.
As the centuries progressed, the Verrett name continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and professionals, further solidifying its place in the historical tapestry of many regions and cultures.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Verrett
Among Census respondents with the surname Verrett, the largest self-reported group is White at 42.2%. The next largest groups are Black (37.7%) and Hispanic (7.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Verrett 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 Verrett surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White42.2% · 644
- Black or African American37.7% · 576
- Hispanic or Latino7.1% · 108
- Two or more races6.6% · 101
- American Indian and Alaska Native5.7% · 87
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 10
Timeline
Historical Census data for Verrett
Verrett 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
#16,261
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,774
+307 bearers (+20.9%)
Per 100,000 0.60
Rank movement Up 1,378 places
2020
#18,031
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,526
-248 bearers (-14.0%)
Per 100,000 0.51
Rank movement Down 1,770 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #17,639 | 1,467 | 0.54 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #16,261 | 1,774 | 0.60 | +307 bearers (+20.9%) | Up 1,378 places |
| 2020 | #18,031 | 1,526 | 0.51 | -248 bearers (-14.0%) | Down 1,770 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 Verrett 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 | #16,261 | #18,031 | -10.9% |
| Count | 1,774 | 1,526 | -14.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.60 | 0.51 | -14.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Verrett bearers went from 1,774 to 1,526 (-14.0% change). The surname moved down 1,770 positions in the national ranking, going from #16,261 to #18,031.
FAQ
Verrett surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Verrett?
Name Census estimates that about 1,750 living Americans carry the surname Verrett. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 195,860 residents.
How common is Verrett?
Verrett ranks #18,031 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.51 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 1,526 people with the surname Verrett. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,750), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.51 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.51 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 Verrett.
Has Verrett become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Verrett went from 1,774 recorded bearers to 1,526. That is a decrease of 248 (-14.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #16,261 to #18,031.
What does the Census say about the background of Verrett?
Among Census respondents with the surname Verrett, the largest self-reported group is White at 42.2%. The next largest groups are Black (37.7%) and Hispanic (7.1%). 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 Verrett in the 2020 Census, accounting for 42.2% (644 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Verrett appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (42.2%), Black (37.7%), Hispanic (7.1%). 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 Verrett (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 Verrett mean?
A surname of French origin denoting someone hailing from Verret, France. 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 Verrett (0.51 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 Americans have the surname Verrett?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.