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

Vert, 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 Vert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vert in America

Vert is the 45347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vert surname appeared 472 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 Vert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vert 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 Vert

The surname "VERT" is derived from the Old French word "vert" meaning "green." This name originated in various regions of France during the medieval period, particularly in areas where the primary language was French or a related dialect.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "VERT" can be traced back to the 12th century in Normandy, France. It is believed that this surname was initially given as a descriptive nickname to individuals who lived near forests or green areas, or perhaps had a particular affinity for the color green.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name "VERT" began to appear in various French administrative records and tax rolls. In 1327, a man named Jean Vert was mentioned in the records of the city of Paris, indicating the presence of this surname in the capital region.

As the surname spread across France, it also took on different spellings and variations. In the southern regions of France, the name was sometimes spelled as "VERD" or "VERDE," reflecting the linguistic influences of the Occitan language.

One notable figure bearing the surname "VERT" was Étienne Vert, a 16th-century French painter and engraver. Born in 1542 in the town of Arles, Vert was known for his religious paintings and engravings, which often depicted scenes from the Bible.

In the 17th century, the surname "VERT" gained prominence in the literary world with the French poet and playwright Pierre Vert. Born in 1627 in Lyon, Vert is best known for his plays and satirical works that criticized the societal norms of his time.

Another significant figure with the surname "VERT" was Marie-Anne Vert, a French botanical illustrator who lived during the 18th century. Born in 1735 in Marseille, Vert's detailed illustrations of plants and flowers were highly regarded and contributed to the advancement of botanical studies.

Moving into the 19th century, the name "VERT" gained recognition in the field of music with the French composer and conductor Émile Vert. Born in 1850 in Paris, Vert composed several operas and orchestral works that were widely performed across Europe during his lifetime.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, the French historian and author Henri Vert made significant contributions to the study of French history and culture. Born in 1885 in Bordeaux, Vert's extensive research and writings on various aspects of French society and traditions have become valuable resources for scholars and researchers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vert

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

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

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