Explore the Family Name Vath
The meaning of Vath
1. German: nickname from fad, an old stem meaning ‘man’. 2. North German: from Middle Low German vat ‘barrel, keg’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a cooper, or a nickname for a fat person. 3. South German (Väth): variant of Vogt. Compare Vaeth.
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How common is the last name Vath in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Vath" showed a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name moved from 26,239 to 25,865, marking a 1.43 percent change. The actual count of individuals with this surname also rose by 8.56 percent during this period, from 876 to 951. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,239 | #25,865 | 1.43% |
| Count | 876 | 951 | 8.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vath
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Vath." In 2000, 78.42 percent of those with the surname identified as White, but by 2010, this had decreased to 71.92 percent. Conversely, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 18.04 percent to 21.77 percent, while those identifying with two or more races saw a rise from 2.17 percent to 2.73 percent. The most significant change was seen in the Hispanic category, which rose from 1.14 percent to 3.47 percent, marking an increase of 204.39 percent. The categories for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native displayed no change, remaining at 0 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.42% | 71.92% | -8.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 18.04% | 21.77% | 20.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 3.47% | 204.39% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 2.73% | 25.81% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |