Explore the Family Name Vigh
The meaning of Vigh
Hungarian (Vígh): variant of Vig. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Sandor, Istvan, Ildiko, Laszlo, Tibor.
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How common is the last name Vigh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vigh experienced a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 55,376 among all surnames and marginally dropped to 55,505 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 0.23 percent. This is despite an increase in the overall count of individuals bearing this surname from 347 to 370 within the same period, translating to a rise of 6.63 percent. The proportion of individuals with the Vigh surname per 100k remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #55,505 | -0.23% |
| Count | 347 | 370 | 6.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vigh
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Vigh identify as white, with proportions rising slightly from 95.97 percent in 2000 to 97.57 percent in 2010. Within this decade, there was also a small emergence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, making up 1.35 percent of those with the Vigh surname in 2010. However, there was a decline in those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 2.31 percent in 2000 to zero percent in 2010. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.97% | 97.57% | 1.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.31% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |