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

Vertin, 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 Vertin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vertin in America

Vertin is the 55121st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vertin surname appeared 373 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 Vertin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vertin 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 Vertin

The surname Vertin is thought to have originated in France, although its exact place of origin is uncertain. It is believed to have derived from an old French word meaning "green" or "verdant," which could suggest that the name initially referred to someone who lived in a particularly lush or fertile area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vertin can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the Normandy region of France, where a certain Jean Vertin was mentioned as a landowner. This suggests that the name was already well-established in that area by the late Middle Ages.

In the 16th century, records show a family named Vertin residing in the village of Chaumont, located in the northeastern part of France near the border with Belgium. This branch of the Vertin family produced several notable individuals, including Pierre Vertin (1523-1598), a renowned scholar and theologian who authored several influential works on Christian doctrine.

As the Vertin name spread throughout France, it also made its way to other parts of Europe. In the 17th century, a man named Hans Vertin (1610-1678) was recorded as being a respected merchant and trader in the city of Hamburg, Germany. His success in business allowed his descendants to achieve a certain level of prominence in the region.

One of the most famous individuals to bear the Vertin surname was the French artist and painter Jacques-Louis Vertin (1744-1809). Known for his vivid landscapes and portraits, Vertin's works were highly sought after by wealthy patrons and can still be found in many prestigious art collections today.

Another notable figure was Marie-Antoinette Vertin (1785-1856), a pioneering educator who founded several schools for girls in Paris during the early 19th century. Her efforts helped to advance the cause of women's education in France at a time when opportunities for female learning were still quite limited.

While the Vertin name may not be as common today as it once was, it has a rich and storied history that spans several centuries and multiple countries. From scholars and merchants to artists and educators, those who have borne this surname have made their mark in a variety of fields throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vertin

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

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

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