Explore the Family Name Vire
The meaning of Vire
Altered form of Via 1, a surname of French (or perhaps ultimately German) origin.
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How common is the last name Vire in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Vire" has increased in popularity over a decade from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of this surname moved up from 70,906th place in 2000 to 64,891st place in 2010, indicating an 8.48% increase in its popularity. Additionally, the count of individuals with the surname "Vire" also rose by 19.07%, from 257 in 2000 to 306 in 2010. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 of the population remained constant at 0.1 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #64,891 | 8.48% |
| Count | 257 | 306 | 19.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vire
Examining the ethnicity of those with the surname "Vire", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease from 76.26% to 76.14%. There was a notable decline of 10.39% among those identifying as Black, dropping from 17.51% in 2000 to 15.69% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant emergence of Vires identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 data. Those identifying with two or more races increased by 12%, while no changes were detected for Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.26% | 76.14% | -0.16% |
| Black | 17.51% | 15.69% | -10.39% |
| Two or More Races | 3.5% | 3.92% | 12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 3.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |