Explore the Family Name Viveiros
The meaning of Viveiros
Portuguese: habitational name Viveiros in Almeirim, plural of viveiro ‘tree nursery, (fish) hatchery, breeding ground’ (from Latin vivarium, a derivative of vivus ‘alive’). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Jose, Carlos, Alvaro, Luis, Horacio, Mario, Ricardo, Americo, Angelina, Camilo, Dimas. Portuguese Albano, Duarte, Henrique, Joao.
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How common is the last name Viveiros in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Viveiros saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 14,671st most popular surname in 2000, it slid to 14,950th place in 2010, resulting in a decline of approximately 1.9%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname rose from 1,858 to 1,978 during the same period, an increase of roughly 6.46%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly, from 0.69 to 0.67.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,671 | #14,950 | -1.9% |
| Count | 1,858 | 1,978 | 6.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.67 | -2.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Viveiros
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a varied ethnic identity associated with the surname Viveiros. In 2010, the majority, 91.66%, identified as White, marginally up from 91.55% in 2000. The percentage identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant increase, rising from 2.37% in 2000 to 3.79% in 2010, a change of approximately 59.92%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw growth, increasing from 0.91% to 1.47%. Conversely, those indicating they belong to two or more races dropped by around 48.99%, from 4.47% to 2.28%. The categories 'Black' and 'American Indian and Alaskan Native' didn't account for any part of the Viveiros surname holders in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.55% | 91.66% | 0.12% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 3.79% | 59.92% |
| Two or More Races | 4.47% | 2.28% | -48.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.91% | 1.47% | 61.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.7% | 0% | 0% |