Explore the Family Name Vigeant
The meaning of Vigeant
French: habitational name from Le Vigeant, the name of several places in France, e.g. in Vienne, so named from Latin vicanus, a derivative of vicus ‘village’. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Alphonse, Camille, Fernand, Gilles, Jacques, Marcel, Mederic, Normand.
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How common is the last name Vigeant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vigeant has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Vigeant was ranked 30,900 in terms of surname popularity; by 2010 it had dropped slightly to rank 31,001. However, the actual count rose from 711 in 2000 to 749 in 2010, indicating a growth of 5.34%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Vigeant per 100,000 people decreased by 3.85% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,900 | #31,001 | -0.33% |
| Count | 711 | 749 | 5.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vigeant
In terms of ethnicity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Vigeant identify as white. This group decreased slightly from 97.89% in 2000 to 96.40% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races increased by 27.38%, however, they still make up a small portion of the total at 1.07% in 2010. Additionally, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.70% in 2000 to 1.20% in 2010. There were no significant changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 96.4% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 1.2% | 71.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 1.07% | 27.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |