Explore the Family Name Vivier
The meaning of Vivier
French: topographic name for someone who lived by a fishpond, vivier (from Latin vivarium, a derivative of vivus ‘alive’); or a habitational name from (Le) Vivier, the name of several places in various parts of France, named with this word. History: Pierre Vivier from Thiré in Vendée, France, married Marguerite Roy in Quebec City, QC, in 1665. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Pierre, Jean-Luc.
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How common is the last name Vivier in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vivier has seen an increase in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, Vivier ranked 35,342th most popular last name, while by 2010 it climbed up the list to 31,873rd place. This change represents a growth rate of 9.82%. The actual count of individuals carrying the Vivier name also grew from 603 people in 2000 to 724 in 2010, marking a 20.07% increase. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k people rose by 13.64%, from 0.22 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,342 | #31,873 | 9.82% |
| Count | 603 | 724 | 20.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.25 | 13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vivier
The ethnicity breakdown of the surname Vivier, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that it is predominantly associated with those identifying as White and American Indian or Alaskan Native. From 2000 to 2010, there was a slight decrease of -2.87% in the group identifying as White (from 57.88% to 56.22%), while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a minimal change of 0.49% (from 26.53% to 26.66%). The group identifying as Hispanic experienced a small increase of 2.17%, from 12.44% to 12.71%. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races under the surname Vivier also increased significantly by 74.73%, from 1.82% to 3.18%. There were no reported individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.88% | 56.22% | -2.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 26.53% | 26.66% | 0.49% |
| Hispanic | 12.44% | 12.71% | 2.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 3.18% | 74.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |