Explore the Family Name Vamos
The meaning of Vamos
Hungarian (Vámos): occupational name for a collector oftolls, taxes, or levies, from vám ‘toll, tax’. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Bela, Endre, Geza, Istvan, Zoltan.
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How common is the last name Vamos in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vamos has somewhat declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held a rank of 52,827 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had slipped to 58,876, marking an 11.45% drop in its ranking. The number of individuals bearing the Vamos surname also decreased from 368 in 2000 to 344 in 2010, a reduction of 6.52%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Vamos per 100,000 dropped by 14.29% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #58,876 | -11.45% |
| Count | 368 | 344 | -6.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vamos
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, those with the Vamos surname are predominantly of White ethnicity, with this group accounting for 89.95% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 89.24% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in the Hispanic representation, which grew from 5.98% to 7.27%, a rise of 21.57% within ten years. Those identifying as two or more races also hold the Vamos surname, though their share fell from 2.99% in 2000 to 2.62% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of the Vamos surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.95% | 89.24% | -0.79% |
| Hispanic | 5.98% | 7.27% | 21.57% |
| Two or More Races | 2.99% | 2.62% | -12.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |