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

Verrette, 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 Verrette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Verrette in America

Verrette is the 36838th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Verrette surname appeared 606 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 Verrette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Verrette 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 Verrette

The surname VERRETTE is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the 12th century in the Normandy region of northern France. It is derived from the Old French word "verrer," which translates to "glassmaker" or "glassworker," indicating that the name was likely borne by someone engaged in the glassmaking trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VERRETTE name appears in a 14th-century document from the town of Rouen, where a certain Jean Verrette was listed as a master glassmaker. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

During the Middle Ages, glassmaking was a highly specialized craft, and families involved in this trade often passed down their skills and surnames from generation to generation. As such, the VERRETTE name became closely associated with the glassmaking industry in Normandy and neighboring regions.

In the 16th century, the VERRETTE surname can be found in various records from the Normandy region, including parish registers and tax rolls. One notable figure from this era was Pierre VERRETTE (1532-1604), a renowned glassmaker from the town of Caudebec-en-Caux, whose works were commissioned by several noble families in the area.

As the centuries passed, the VERRETTE name spread beyond the confines of Normandy, with some families migrating to other parts of France and even abroad. One such individual was Jacques VERRETTE (1671-1738), a French glassmaker who settled in the colony of Louisiana in the early 18th century, contributing to the establishment of the glassmaking industry in the region.

Another prominent figure was Marie VERRETTE (1789-1863), a French-born glassmaker who gained recognition for her intricate stained glass designs. Her works adorned several churches and cathedrals across Europe, including the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

In the 19th century, the VERRETTE name appeared in various regions of France, with notable individuals like Charles VERRETTE (1813-1891), a respected glassmaker from the city of Lyon, and Émile VERRETTE (1848-1921), a glassblower from Bordeaux who patented several innovative techniques in his field.

While the VERRETTE surname has its origins in the glassmaking trade, over time, it has become more widely dispersed and can be found among families with diverse occupations and backgrounds. However, the name's rich history and association with the ancient art of glassmaking remain an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Verrette

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

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

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