Explore the Family Name Vig
The meaning of Vig
1. Indian (Punjab): Khatri and Sikh name of unexplained etymology. 2. Hungarian: from Hungarian víg ‘happy’, ‘cheerful’, hence a nickname for a funny or happy-go-lucky person. 3. Norwegian and Danish: variant of Vik. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Ramesh, Sushil, Anjana, Ashok, Deepak, Madan, Naresh, Pradeep, Praveen, Rajneesh, Rakesh, Renuka.
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How common is the last name Vig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vig has seen an increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 24,663 in popularity and increased to rank 23,576 by 2010, a change of 4.41%. During this time, the number of individuals with the Vig surname also increased. Recorded at 949 individuals in 2000, the count rose to 1,077 by 2010, a significant increase of 13.49%. The proportion of people named Vig per 100,000 also saw an increase, moving from 0.35 to 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,663 | #23,576 | 4.41% |
| Count | 949 | 1,077 | 13.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.37 | 5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vig
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Vig also shifted over this same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people identified as White, decreasing slightly from 79.56% in 2000 to 75.21% in 2010. The next largest group identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, which increased from 14.65% to 18.85%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.58% to 2.69%. Those identifying as two or more races also increased slightly from 2.63% to 2.79%. Interestingly, there was no recorded percentage of Black ethnicity in both years. However, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared in 2010, making up 0.46% of the population with the Vig surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.56% | 75.21% | -5.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 14.65% | 18.85% | 28.67% |
| Two or More Races | 2.63% | 2.79% | 6.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.69% | 70.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |