Explore the Family Name Vieweg
The meaning of Vieweg
German: topographic name for someone who lived by a drovers’ road, Middle High German vihewec, from vehe, vihe, vich ‘cattle’ + wec ‘way, path’. Compare Viehweg and Fiebig. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Vieweg in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vieweg has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 64,750 and fell to 75,564 by 2010, marking a decrease of 16.7%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 287 in 2000 to 255 in 2010, a drop of 11.15%. The proportion per 100,000 people likewise saw a decrease, dropping from 0.11 to 0.09 during the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #75,564 | -16.7% |
| Count | 287 | 255 | -11.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vieweg
The ethnicity breakdown of the surname Vieweg, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, shows minor changes between 2000 and 2010. The data show that the majority of individuals with the Vieweg surname identified as White, accounting for 91.29% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 86.67% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 3.48% in 2000 to 6.67% in 2010. The percentage of people who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a minor decline from 3.48% to 3.14%. Interestingly, the data shows a new addition in the ethnic identity category of "Two or more races" in 2010, which was not present in 2000. No individuals with the Vieweg surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.29% | 86.67% | -5.06% |
| Hispanic | 3.48% | 6.67% | 91.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.48% | 3.14% | -9.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.35% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |