Explore the Family Name Vieyra
The meaning of Vieyra
Spanish: altered form of Portuguese and Galician Vieira. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Roberto, Jose, Juan, Carlos, Alberto, Alejandro, Fernando, Francisco, Gustavo, Miguel, Pablo, Adriana.
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How common is the last name Vieyra in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vieyra has been gaining popularity in the United States. In 2000, Vieyra ranked as the 12,590th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 10,140th position, which represents a 19.46% increase. The number of people with the Vieyra surname also grew significantly during this period. The count rose from 2,257 in 2000 to 3,180 in 2010, a jump of 40.89%. This means that the proportion of people named Vieyra per 100,000 population expanded by 28.57% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,590 | #10,140 | 19.46% |
| Count | 2,257 | 3,180 | 40.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.84 | 1.08 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vieyra
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnicity of people with the Vieyra surname. While there were minor changes in several categories between 2000 and 2010, the most significant shifts occurred within the Hispanic and White categories. The percentage of Vieyras identifying as Hispanic increased slightly from 90.56% in 2000 to 92.58% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as White decreased by 22.09%, going from 8.24% in 2000 to 6.42% in 2010. A small proportion of Vieyras also identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black in 2010, whereas these categories were not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.56% | 92.58% | 2.23% |
| White | 8.24% | 6.42% | -22.09% |
| Black | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.35% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.49% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.31% | 0% | 0% |