Explore the Family Name Vidmar
The meaning of Vidmar
Slovenian and Croatian: topographic name for a tenant or steward of videm ‘land or property belonging to the church’. See also Widmer, compare Widmar.
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How common is the last name Vidmar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vidmar has seen a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 23,638 to 25,810, illustrating a decline of 9.19%. Additionally, the count of individuals carrying the Vidmar name also diminished from 1,000 to 954, marking a 4.6% decrease. Correspondingly, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 13.51%, shifting from 0.37 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,638 | #25,810 | -9.19% |
| Count | 1,000 | 954 | -4.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.32 | -13.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vidmar
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Vidmar surname identify as White. In 2000, this number was 97.8% and it slightly decreased to 97.48% in 2010. There was no recorded ethnicity data for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for both years. However, the representation of Hispanic Vidmars showed an increase of 22.5%, moving up from 1.2% in 2000 to 1.47% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.8% | 97.48% | -0.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.47% | 22.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |