Explore the Family Name Vives
The meaning of Vives
Catalan: from the personal name Vives (from Latin Vivas), a medieval omen or well-wishing name meaning ‘may you live’. Compare Vivas. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Angel, Jose, Carlos, Juan, Pedro, Alicia, Ana, Eduardo, Ramon, Wilfredo, Agustin, Aleida.
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How common is the last name Vives in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vives experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell by approximately 2.35% from 24,560 in 2000 to 25,136 in 2010. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Vives surname increased by 3.46%, from 954 in 2000 to 987 in 2010. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the Vives surname diminished by 5.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,560 | #25,136 | -2.35% |
| Count | 954 | 987 | 3.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vives
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Vives also witnessed some shifts over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2010, the majority of individuals with the Vives surname identified as Hispanic, marking an increase of 5.30% from 77.36% in 2000 to 81.46%. The percentage of people identifying as White dropped by 19.79% during these years. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased slightly by 7.98%. Interestingly, there was a new emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, while there were no reported cases in 2000. The percentage of Black individuals with this surname saw a notable decrease of 30.91%. Meanwhile, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained consistent with no reported cases in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77.36% | 81.46% | 5.3% |
| White | 15.41% | 12.36% | -19.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.51% | 4.15% | -7.98% |
| Black | 2.2% | 1.52% | -30.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |