Explore the Family Name Vieu
The meaning of Vieu
1. Altered form of French Viau. 2. French: habitational name from Vieu, a place in Ain, named from Latin vicus ‘village’.
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How common is the last name Vieu in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vieu has increased over time. In 2000, Vieu was ranked as the 84,968th most popular surname in the United States, but it moved up to the 79,598th position by 2010, a positive change of 6.32%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 205 in 2000 to 239 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 16.59%. However, the proportion of the surname Vieu per 100k people remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,968 | #79,598 | 6.32% |
| Count | 205 | 239 | 16.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vieu
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Vieu, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly all (98.05%) of those with the surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 92.05%. Meanwhile, new ethnic identities emerged for this surname. In 2010, 2.09% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, 2.93% as Two or more races, and 2.93% as Hispanic. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 92.05% | -6.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.93% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |