Explore the Family Name Vicars
The meaning of Vicars
English: variant of Vickers.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vicars in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vicars has seen a slight dip in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In terms of rank, the surname moved from 18,354th place to 19,865th, experiencing a decline of roughly 8.23%. The count of people with this surname also dropped by about 2.8%, going from 1,392 in 2000 to 1,353 in 2010. This resulted in a decrease in proportion per 100,000 people from 0.52 to 0.46, marking a decrease of 11.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,354 | #19,865 | -8.23% |
| Count | 1,392 | 1,353 | -2.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.46 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vicars
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Vicars remained relatively consistent between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest ethnic group associated with the surname was White, making up 93.97% of those with the Vicars surname in 2000, and marginally increasing to 94.24% in 2010. The percentage of Black individuals with this surname slightly decreased by 0.48%, while the Hispanic representation saw a minor increase of 2.78%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.87% to 1.18%, a change of -36.90%. There appeared to be no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.97% | 94.24% | 0.29% |
| Black | 2.08% | 2.07% | -0.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 1.48% | 2.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 1.18% | -36.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |