Explore the Family Name Vigna
The meaning of Vigna
Italian: from vigna ‘vine’ (from Latin vinea), applied as a nickname for someone who owned or worked in a vineyard, or as a topographic name for someone who lived by one. Compare La Vigna. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Franco, Vito, Alfonso, Angelo, Antonio, Carmine, Elvira, Emilia, Fedele, Gerardo, Giovanni, Guillermo, Luciano, Mario, Modesto, Pietro, Rocco, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Vigna in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vigna has undergone a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 24,560 in popularity, with a count of 954, but by 2010 it had slipped to 26,671, with a count of 913. This represents an overall drop in popularity of 8.6% and a decrease in count by 4.3%. The proportion of people with the Vigna surname per 100,000 also decreased from 0.35 to 0.31, marking a drop of 11.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,560 | #26,671 | -8.6% |
| Count | 954 | 913 | -4.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.31 | -11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vigna
The ethnicity associated with the surname Vigna has shown some shifts over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identity remains White, steady at 92.77% both in 2000 and 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a notable increase, moving from 4.09% in 2000 to 4.71% in 2010, a rise of 15.16%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose slightly from 0.73% to 0.77%. There was a small decrease in individuals who identify with two or more races, dropping from 1.57% to 1.42%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black went down to zero in 2010 from 0.84% in 2000. There were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.77% | 92.77% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 4.09% | 4.71% | 15.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 1.42% | -9.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 0.77% | 5.48% |
| Black | 0.84% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |