Explore the Family Name Virag
The meaning of Virag
Hungarian (Virág): from the personal name Virág (from Hungarian virág ‘flower’, one of several female names which derived from an affectionate nickname). Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Laszlo, Katalin, Lazlo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Virag in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Virag has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,955th most common surname, but by 2010, it fell to 45,959th place, showing a decline of approximately 4.56%. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname Virag increased slightly from 462 in 2000 to 464 in 2010, reflecting a minimal growth of 0.43%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.88%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,955 | #45,959 | -4.56% |
| Count | 462 | 464 | 0.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Virag
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the Virag surname has shown some changes. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Virag surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 96.1% to 93.53% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic representation within the Virag surname holders, jumping from 1.73% in 2000 to 4.09% in 2010, a change of 136.42%. The percentage of this group identifying with two or more races saw a slight decrease from 1.3% to 1.08% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 93.53% | -2.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 4.09% | 136.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.08% | -16.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |