Explore the Family Name Vidrio
The meaning of Vidrio
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): from Spanish vidrio ‘glass’, probably a metonymic occupational name for a glassmaker. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Beatriz, Francisco, Jesus, Jose, Ramon, Roberto, Alfredo, Ancelmo, Conception, Enrique, Ernesto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vidrio in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vidrio has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vidrio was ranked as the 19,164th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 16,881st position, marking an increase of approximately 11.91%. This rise in ranking is mirrored by a growth in the number of people with this surname, which jumped from 1,311 in 2000 to 1,688 in 2010, a notable increase of 28.76%. The proportion of individuals named Vidrio per 100,000 people also saw a positive shift from 0.49 to 0.57 during that decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,164 | #16,881 | 11.91% |
| Count | 1,311 | 1,688 | 28.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.57 | 16.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vidrio
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Vidrio surname. Over the decade from 2000 to 2010, a significant majority of those bearing the Vidrio surname identified as Hispanic, at 95.80% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 96.50% in 2010. Notably, there was a small percentage (0.53%) who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, a category that didn't exist in 2000. Those identified as White decreased from 3.28% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010. The categories for "Two or more races", "Black", and "American Indian and Alaskan Native" either decreased substantially or remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.8% | 96.5% | 0.73% |
| White | 3.28% | 2.61% | -20.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.38% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |