Explore the Family Name Viall
The meaning of Viall
English: variant of Vial.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Viall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Viall has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Viall ranked 30,552 in popularity and increased to a rank of 31,001 in 2010, marking a modest decline of 1.47%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname Viall increased from 721 to 749 during the same period, a rise of 3.88%. However, when viewed as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname dipped by 7.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,552 | #31,001 | -1.47% |
| Count | 721 | 749 | 3.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Viall
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Viall identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 0.58% over the decade. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant change, increasing by 64.95% between 2000 and 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category decreased by 19.28%, while individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races increased by 15.94%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Viall surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.09% | 96.53% | -0.58% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 1.6% | 64.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 0.8% | 15.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.83% | 0.67% | -19.28% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |