Explore the Family Name Viars
The meaning of Viars
Altered form of Via 1, a surname of French (or perhaps ultimately German) origin, with the addition of excrescent -s, a common feature of Americanized surnames. Compare Viers and Vires.
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How common is the last name Viars in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Viars" has seen a slight fall in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,455 in terms of popularity, which decreased to 22,503 by 2010 - a change of -4.88%. However, despite this reduced ranking, the actual count of individuals carrying this surname increased slightly from 1,136 in 2000 to 1,143 in 2010. This increase, albeit marginal at 0.62%, indicates that the surname has maintained steady usage over this period. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by -7.14%, from 0.42 in 2000 to 0.39 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,455 | #22,503 | -4.88% |
| Count | 1,136 | 1,143 | 0.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.39 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Viars
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Viars" largely remained constant between 2000 and 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. More than 96% of those with this surname identified as White in both census years, with only a negligible decrease of -0.06%. In 2000, 1.41% identified as Hispanic, which decreased to 1.22% in 2010, marking a -13.48% change. Those identifying as Black decreased significantly from 1.14% in 2000 to 0.79% in 2010, a -30.70% change. Notably, there was an increase among those identifying with two or more races, up 38.64% from 0.44% in 2000 to 0.61% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 96.68% | -0.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 1.22% | -13.48% |
| Black | 1.14% | 0.79% | -30.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.44% | 0.61% | 38.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |