Explore the Family Name Vigar
The meaning of Vigar
English: nickname from Middle English vigour ‘vigor, vitality’, Old French vigor, vigur.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vigar in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vigar has seen a moderate increase between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vigar was the 88,825th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to the 86,005th position, marking a change of 3.17%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 194 to 217 during the same time period, which is an increase of approximately 11.86%. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with the surname Vigar per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,825 | #86,005 | 3.17% |
| Count | 194 | 217 | 11.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vigar
With reference to the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Vigar based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, in 2000, about 97.42% of individuals with this surname were White, falling slightly to 96.31% in 2010, representing a change of -1.14%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, please note that any figures marked with "(S)" have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 96.31% | -1.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |