Explore the Family Name Vaid
The meaning of Vaid
Indian (Himachal Pradesh, Punjab): Brahmin name from Sanskrit vaidya ‘knower of Vedas’, or, alternatively, from Sanskrit vaidika ‘reciter of Vedas’.
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How common is the last name Vaid in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vaid has seen substantial growth in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vaid was ranked 47,389th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had jumped to 37,955th, an increase of nearly 20%. The count of people with the surname also grew dramatically during this period, from 421 to 585, a rise of almost 39%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals named Vaid per 100,000 residents increased by 25%, moving from 0.16 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #37,955 | 19.91% |
| Count | 421 | 585 | 38.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.2 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vaid
In the context of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there have been significant shifts among those with the surname Vaid from 2000 to 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw an increase of approximately 11% in representation, rising from 82.19% to 91.11%. However, there were notable decreases in the percentage of those identifying as white (down by roughly 54% from 9.26% to 4.27%) and those identifying as two or more races (down by over 60% from 6.89% to 2.74%). The Hispanic population saw a slight increase of around 29%, moving from 1.19% to 1.54%. There were no recorded changes for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 82.19% | 91.11% | 10.85% |
| White | 9.26% | 4.27% | -53.89% |
| Two or More Races | 6.89% | 2.74% | -60.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.54% | 29.41% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |