Explore the Family Name Vilhauer
The meaning of Vilhauer
Altered form of German Vielhauer or Feilhauer, an occupational name for a file maker, from Middle High German vīle ‘file’ (tool) + agent derivative of houwen ‘to cut’.
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How common is the last name Vilhauer in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vilhauer has grown in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Vilhauer was ranked at 44,350th most popular surname, but by 2010 it climbed up to the 43,006th spot, marking an increase of about 3.03%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 457 in 2000 to 503 in 2010, demonstrating a growth rate of 10.07%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.17 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,350 | #43,006 | 3.03% |
| Count | 457 | 503 | 10.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vilhauer
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Vilhauer identify as White, with 95.84% in 2000 and 94.04% in 2010, indicating a slight decrease of 1.88%. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 2.84% in 2000 and grew to 3.58% by 2010, marking an increase of 26.06%. A small percentage identified as belonging to two or more races, decreasing from 1.09% in 2000 to 0.99% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy reasons in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.84% | 94.04% | -1.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.84% | 3.58% | 26.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 0.99% | -9.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |