Explore the Family Name Viergutz
The meaning of Viergutz
North German: possibly a habitational name from a Slavic placename. Alternatively, perhaps a variant of Vielguth, a habitational name from a place so named near Frankfurt /Oder. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Udo, Uwe.
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How common is the last name Viergutz in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Viergutz has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 69,428th most popular surname, but rose to a ranking of 64,200 in 2010. This represents a change of 7.53%. Additionally, the count of people with this surname in the U.S. increased by 17.42% during the same period, rising from 264 to 310. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an increase, from 0.1 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #64,200 | 7.53% |
| Count | 264 | 310 | 17.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Viergutz
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Viergutz, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that it is predominantly associated with the White ethnic group. In 2000, 96.21% of those bearing the surname identified as White, a figure that increased slightly to 96.45% in 2010. Meanwhile, a small percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both years: 1.89% in 2000 and 1.94% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Viergutz surname identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year based on the data provided.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 96.45% | 0.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.89% | 1.94% | 2.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |