Explore the Family Name Vivo
The meaning of Vivo
1. Catalan (Vivó): nickname for a lively person, from a diminutive of viu ‘lively’. 2. Italian (southern): from the personal name Vivo, from vivo ‘alive’ (from Latin vivus).
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How common is the last name Vivo in the United States?
The surname Vivo, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows a slight increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 52,500 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had risen to rank 49,999, exhibiting a change of 4.76%. The count of individuals with this surname likewise increased from 371 to 419, reflecting a rise of 12.94%. However, the proportion of the Vivo surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #49,999 | 4.76% |
| Count | 371 | 419 | 12.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vivo
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Vivo, Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 19.14% to 19.09%. Those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase from 2.70% to 5.01%, representing a change of 85.56%. The percentage of white individuals decreased from 42.59% to 35.32%, a decline of 17.07%, while the Hispanic demographic increased from 35.31% to 39.62%, marking a growth of 12.21%. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35.31% | 39.62% | 12.21% |
| White | 42.59% | 35.32% | -17.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 19.14% | 19.09% | -0.26% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% | 5.01% | 85.56% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |