Explore the Family Name Viehman
The meaning of Viehman
Americanized form of German Viehmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Viehman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Viehman saw a slight decrease in ranking between 2000 and 2010, going from 65,492 to 68,345, a 4.36% decline. However, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased during the same period, from 283 to 288, marking a rise by approximately 1.77%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #68,345 | -4.36% |
| Count | 283 | 288 | 1.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Viehman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Viehman surname was predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 98.59% of Viehmans identified as White, which decreased to 95.14% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, some change was noted over the decade: by 2010, 2.78% of Viehmans identified with two or more races, while 1.74% identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.59% | 95.14% | -3.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.78% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |