Explore the Family Name Vian
The meaning of Vian
1. Italian (Veneto): variant of Viano. 2. French: from a short form of the personal name Vivian.
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How common is the last name Vian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vian has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Vian was ranked 32,488 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 34,618, signifying a 6.56% drop. The count of people with this surname also decreased over the decade, going from 667 to 653, a decline of 2.1%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Vian per 100,000 individuals dropped by 12%, from 0.25 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,488 | #34,618 | -6.56% |
| Count | 667 | 653 | -2.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vian
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Vian has also shifted according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 87.26% of those with the surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 85.76% in 2010. There was a significant decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, falling from 2.25% to 1.07%. On the other hand, the surname saw an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 9.3% to 11.49%. Notably, there were no individuals with the surname Vian who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races appeared in 2010, representing 0.92% of the overall count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.26% | 85.76% | -1.72% |
| Hispanic | 9.3% | 11.49% | 23.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.25% | 1.07% | -52.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |