Explore the Family Name Viernes
The meaning of Viernes
Catalan (Viernès): variant of Biarnès, a habitational name for someone from the region of Bearn in southern France. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Ricardo, Ernesto, Jesus, Virgilio, Amante, Anacleto, Andres, Artemio, Avelino, Bartolome, Carlos, Carmelito.
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How common is the last name Viernes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Viernes" has increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Viernes was ranked as the 24,200th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to 21,830th place, representing a 9.79% increase in rank. The number of individuals with the surname also grew from 971 in 2000 to 1,191 in 2010, marking an impressive 22.66% increase. Even the proportion of people per 100k with the surname Viernes rose by 11.11%, moving from 0.36 to 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,200 | #21,830 | 9.79% |
| Count | 971 | 1,191 | 22.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.4 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Viernes
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Viernes has also seen some shifts, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the largest ethnicity associated with this surname remains Asian/Pacific Islander, it experienced a decrease of 7.88% from 2000 to 2010, dropping from 72.19% to 66.50%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races grew significantly by 43.74%, from 9.58% to 13.77%. There was a slight decline in the white demographic, dropping by 2.80% from 5.36% to 5.21%, while the Hispanic population saw growth of 15.89%, increasing from 12.46% to 14.44% over the decade. The Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 72.19% | 66.5% | -7.88% |
| Hispanic | 12.46% | 14.44% | 15.89% |
| Two or More Races | 9.58% | 13.77% | 43.74% |
| White | 5.36% | 5.21% | -2.8% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |