Explore the Family Name Viel
The meaning of Viel
1. French and English (of Norman origin): variant of Vial. 2. German: topographic name from vil, an old word for a swamp or bog. 3. Italian (northeastern): from a pet form of the personal name Vido, a variant of Vito. Some characteristic forenames: French Gilles, Jean-Pierre, Pascal, Dominique, Jacques, Raoul, Rejean.
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How common is the last name Viel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Viel has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 25,969 in 2000 to 29,403 in 2010, reflecting a change of -13.22%. The total count of individuals with this surname also went down by 9.46%, from 888 people in 2000 to 804 in 2010. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 18.18%, moving from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,969 | #29,403 | -13.22% |
| Count | 888 | 804 | -9.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.27 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Viel
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Viel, there were certain shifts observed between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 9.06%, going from 79.73% in 2000 to 72.51% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnic identity experienced a significant growth, increasing by 154.81% over the decade. The Black ethnic identity saw an increase of 15.07%, from 13.40% in 2000 to 15.42% in 2010. The figures for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were suppressed for privacy, whereas individuals identifying with two or more races decreased by 42.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.73% | 72.51% | -9.06% |
| Black | 13.4% | 15.42% | 15.07% |
| Hispanic | 4.05% | 10.32% | 154.81% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 1.24% | -42.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |