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

Verrier, 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 Verrier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Verrier in America

Verrier is the 32365th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Verrier surname appeared 711 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 Verrier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Verrier 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 Verrier

The surname Verrier has its origins in France, where it first appeared in the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old French word "verrier," meaning "glassmaker" or "glassblower." It likely originated as an occupational surname, given to individuals who worked in the glass-making trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Verrier can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Redon, a medieval manuscript from the 9th century. This document mentions a person named "Vernerius" who lived in the region of Brittany.

During the 13th century, the name Verrier was particularly prevalent in the northern regions of France, such as Normandy and Picardy. These areas were known for their thriving glass-making industries, which may explain the concentration of the surname in those regions.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Jean Verrier (c. 1310-1380) was a French glassmaker and architect who worked on the construction of the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris. His involvement in this prestigious project attests to the skill and reputation of glassmakers with the Verrier name.

Another individual of historical significance was Pierre Verrier (c. 1580-1637), a French glassmaker who is credited with introducing the production of glass mirrors in France. His innovations in the glass-making industry contributed to the growth and development of this craft in the country.

During the 17th century, the Verrier surname appeared in various records and documents across France, including the Registres Paroissiaux (Parish Registers). One prominent individual from this period was Claude Verrier (1629-1706), a French architect and engineer who was involved in the construction of several notable buildings, such as the Château de Versailles.

In the 18th century, the Verrier name gained further recognition with the work of René-Antoine Ferchault de Reaumur (1683-1757), a French scientist and inventor who made significant contributions to the study of materials, including glass. Although not directly bearing the Verrier surname, his work was closely tied to the glass-making industry.

Throughout the centuries, the Verrier surname has been associated with the glass-making trade, and its prevalence in certain regions of France reflects the importance of this craft in the country's history and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Verrier

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

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

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