Explore the Family Name Vivion
The meaning of Vivion
Altered form of French Vivian. History: This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors.
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How common is the last name Vivion in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vivion has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 128,797 in 2000, the name moved up to 121,590 in 2010, marking a 5.6% change. The number of individuals with this surname also grew by 16.39%, with a total count increasing from 122 in 2000 to 142 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #128,797 | #121,590 | 5.6% |
| Count | 122 | 142 | 16.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vivion
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those bearing the surname Vivion identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 90.98% of the Vivion population, but by 2010 their representation had slightly decreased to 87.32%. Those identifying as Black made up 6.56% of the Vivion population in 2000, with a decrease to 5.63% in 2010. Interestingly, there was an emergence of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, making up 4.23%, whereas no such data was recorded in 2000. No changes were noted for Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic identities, and no data was available for those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.98% | 87.32% | -4.02% |
| Black | 6.56% | 5.63% | -14.18% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 4.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |