Explore the Family Name Vautier
The meaning of Vautier
French (mainly Normandy): from the personal name Vautier, a regional variant of Gauthier. History: This surname was first brought to North America by Dominique Vautier born 1766 in Meuse, France, died 1828 in PA.
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How common is the last name Vautier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vautier saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vautier ranked 100,663 in popularity but climbed to 87,335 by 2010, a significant increase of 13.24%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this period from 166 to 213, marking a growth of 28.31%. The proportion of people with the Vautier surname per 100k also showed a slight increase, going from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.07 by 2010, which represents a rise of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,663 | #87,335 | 13.24% |
| Count | 166 | 213 | 28.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vautier
The ethnic identity associated with the Vautier surname shifted slightly as well, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, those identifying as White made up the majority at 93.37%, followed by a small percentage (4.82%) identifying as Hispanic. By 2010, there was a minor decrease in those identifying as White to 92.49% and a more noticeable drop in those identifying as Hispanic to 3.29%. During this decade, the census began recording individuals identifying with two or more races who accounted for 3.76% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Vautier surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.37% | 92.49% | -0.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.76% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 4.82% | 3.29% | -31.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |