Explore the Family Name Vago
The meaning of Vago
Hungarian (Vágó): occupational name for a wood- or stonecutter, or butcher, from vágni ‘to cut’. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Attila, Bela, Laslo.
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How common is the last name Vago in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vago has seen a slight decrease. In 2000, it was ranked as the 57,406th most popular surname in the United States, with 332 individuals carrying this name. A decade later, in 2010, its ranking fell to 58,337 despite the number of people with this last name increasing to 348. The proportion of this surname per 100k people remained consistent at 0.12 between these two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #58,337 | -1.62% |
| Count | 332 | 348 | 4.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vago
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Vago, as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows that the majority of people with this surname in both 2000 and 2010 were White, accounting for 92.17% and 93.10% respectively. The percentage of Hispanics bearing this surname increased significantly, going from 3.61% in 2000 to 5.75% in 2010. There was a small representation of individuals who identified with two or more races in 2000, but this group was not present in the 2010 census. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no representation in either census year for the surname Vago.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.17% | 93.1% | 1.01% |
| Hispanic | 3.61% | 5.75% | 59.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |