Explore the Family Name Vidals
The meaning of Vidals
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): altered form of Spanish Vidales.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vidals in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vidals has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 55,849 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to 33,379, marking an increase of over 40%. The count of individuals with this surname also nearly doubled from 343 in 2000 to 684 in 2010, an increase of roughly 99%. The proportion of individuals with the Vidals surname per 100,000 people also grew from 0.13 to 0.23 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #33,379 | 40.23% |
| Count | 343 | 684 | 99.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.23 | 76.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vidals
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Vidals identify as Hispanic. In both 2000 and 2010, over 98% of Vidals identified as Hispanic, though there was a slight decrease of 0.59% over the decade. Additionally, in 2010 a small percentage (1.61%) of those with the Vidals surname identified as White. There were no reported instances of the Vidals surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.83% | 98.25% | -0.59% |
| White | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |