Explore the Family Name Vieth
The meaning of Vieth
German: 1. mainly northern variant of Veith (see Veit). 2. habitational name from a place so named in Bavaria.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vieth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vieth has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked at 18,916 but dropped to 21,272 by 2010, indicating a decline of 12.46%. The frequency of this surname also dipped in the same period, from 1335 counts in 2000 to 1232 in 2010, resulting in a 7.72% drop. The proportion per 100k people also reduced by 14.29%, going from 0.49 to 0.42.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,916 | #21,272 | -12.46% |
| Count | 1,335 | 1,232 | -7.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.42 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vieth
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Vieth, again referring to the Decennial U.S. Census data, most individuals identify as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 96.78% to 95.29% between 2000 and 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander witnessed a significant rise of 78.05%, increasing from 0.82% to 1.46%. Similarly, the Hispanic representation also grew by 40.67%, while the proportion of those identifying with two or more races increased by 44.44%. However, there were no recorded individuals with the surname Vieth who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.78% | 95.29% | -1.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.11% | 40.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.82% | 1.46% | 78.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0.45% | 0.65% | 44.44% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |