Explore the Family Name Vira
The meaning of Vira
Indian (Tamil Nadu): probably a clipping of Brahmin caste name Vira Vaishnava, from Sanskrit veer meaning ‘brave’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vira in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vira has seen slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 61,207th in terms of frequency, slightly decreasing to a rank of 61,745 in 2010—a minor drop of 0.88%. However, the count of people carrying the Vira surname increased by 5.86% over the decade, from 307 in 2000 to 325 in 2010. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #61,745 | -0.88% |
| Count | 307 | 325 | 5.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vira
In terms of ethnicity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that between 2000 and 2010, there were some shifts among individuals bearing the Vira surname. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose slightly from 31.60% to 32.00%, marking a 1.27% increase. The portion of individuals with mixed ethnic identity decreased sharply by 36.86%, from 2.93% to 1.85%. The proportion identifying as White also dropped moderately by 4.73%, from 37.46% to 35.69%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic group saw an increase of 11.33%, rising from 27.36% to 30.46%. No changes were reported for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with both groups consistently reporting a 0.00% rate.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37.46% | 35.69% | -4.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 31.6% | 32% | 1.27% |
| Hispanic | 27.36% | 30.46% | 11.33% |
| Two or More Races | 2.93% | 1.85% | -36.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |