Explore the Family Name Vik
The meaning of Vik
1. Norwegian and Swedish: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads all over Norway and Sweden, so named with Old Norse vík ‘small bay, inlet’. In Swedish it may also be a topographic or ornamental name. Compare Weeks. 2. Czech: from a short form of the personal name Viktor (see Victor). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Alf, Erik, Lars, Lennart, Nels, Nils.
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How common is the last name Vik in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Vik' saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 26,987th most popular surname and by 2010, it had fallen to 27,869th place, indicating a change of -3.27%. However, despite its drop in rank, the count of individuals with the 'Vik' surname increased slightly from 845 to 861 within the same period, a growth of 1.89%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also experienced a slight decline from 0.31 to 0.29, marking a -6.45% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,987 | #27,869 | -3.27% |
| Count | 845 | 861 | 1.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vik
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data identifies that the majority of people with the 'Vik' surname are of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 96.80% identified as White, but by 2010 that figure had decreased modestly to 95.59%, a change of -1.25%. The representation of Hispanic individuals within the 'Vik' surname group saw the most significant shift over these years, increasing from 1.18% in 2000 to 2.21% in 2010, a leap of 87.29%. Those identifying as two or more races remained relatively stable, decreasing only slightly from 1.07% to 1.05%. There was no data available for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities within the 'Vik' surname group, while the percentage of Black individuals fell to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 95.59% | -1.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.21% | 87.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.05% | -1.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |