Explore the Family Name Viet
The meaning of Viet
1. German: variant of Vieth. 2. French (northern): from a pet form of the personal name Vi, a regional variant of Vit, from Latin Vitus (see Vito).
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How common is the last name Viet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Viet has slightly fluctuated over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 80,502 in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 81,458, representing a modest decline of 1.19 percent. However, the count of individuals with the Viet surname rose from 219 to 232 during the same period, marking an increase of nearly 6 percent. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #81,458 | -1.19% |
| Count | 219 | 232 | 5.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Viet
Concerning the ethnicity associated with the surname Viet, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The number of Asian/Pacific Islanders bearing the name increased from 21.46 percent to 29.31 percent, showing a growth of 36.58 percent. On the contrary, those identifying as white decreased from 75.34 percent to 66.81 percent, a drop of 11.32 percent. Notably, Hispanic representation emerged in 2010, accounting for 2.59 percent of the Viet surname bearers, while no change was observed among the categories of two or more races, black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.34% | 66.81% | -11.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 21.46% | 29.31% | 36.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.59% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |