Explore the Family Name Viruet
The meaning of Viruet
Spanish (Málaga): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Viruet in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Viruet has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Viruet held the rank of 29,784 in terms of frequency amongst all surnames, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 23,737th position, showing a 20.3% increase in rank. The count of individuals with the Viruet surname also rose from 745 in 2000 to 1,066 in 2010, a notable growth of 43.09%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Viruet per 100,000 individuals increased by 28.57% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,784 | #23,737 | 20.3% |
| Count | 745 | 1,066 | 43.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.36 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Viruet
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Viruet identify as Hispanic. In both 2000 and 2010, over 91% of Viruets identified as Hispanic, though there was a slight decrease of 0.49% between these years. The next largest ethnic group was White, increasing from 6.31% in 2000 to 7.04% in 2010, which represents an 11.57% rise. Black representation also increased slightly from 1.07% to 1.31%, a 22.43% change. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and no individuals reported two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.54% | 91.09% | -0.49% |
| White | 6.31% | 7.04% | 11.57% |
| Black | 1.07% | 1.31% | 22.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |