Explore the Family Name Vegh
The meaning of Vegh
Hungarian (Végh): topographic name for someone who lived at the end of a village, from vég ‘end’. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Attila, Ferenc, Laszlo, Antal, Zsolt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vegh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vegh saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,308th in popularity, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 43,969th position, marking an increase of 2.96 percent. The count of individuals bearing this last name also rose during this decade from 445 to 490, indicating a growth rate of 10.11 percent. Correspondingly, the proportion of people with the surname Vegh per 100k increased by 6.25 percent from 0.16 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,308 | #43,969 | 2.96% |
| Count | 445 | 490 | 10.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vegh
The Decennial U.S. Census data indicates shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Vegh between 2000 and 2010. It was predominantly identified as white, though there was a slight decline from 96.40 percent in 2000 to 95.10 percent in 2010. A small percentage of the Veghs identified as Hispanic, with an increase from 2.47 percent in 2000 to 2.65 percent in 2010. The census of 2010 also introduced a new ethnicity under this surname - those identifying as two or more races, which made up 1.63 percent. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 95.1% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 2.65% | 7.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |