Explore the Family Name Vlad
The meaning of Vlad
Romanian: from a short form of the Slavic personal names Vladislav or Vladimir, based on the element vlad ‘to rule’ (from Old Slavic vlasti, later vladati).
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How common is the last name Vlad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vlad has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Vlad was ranked as the 58,130th most popular surname in the United States, while by 2010 it had risen to become the 44,957th most common name. This represents a significant increase of 22.66%. The total count of individuals bearing the surname also grew by 45.87%, from 327 people in 2000 to 477 in 2010. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also increased by 33.33% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #44,957 | 22.66% |
| Count | 327 | 477 | 45.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.16 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vlad
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Vlad has also seen shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the vast majority of those with the surname identified as White (88.07%), followed by Hispanic (7.34%) and those identifying with two or more races (3.67%). By 2010, the percentage of Vlad individuals identifying as White had increased to 95.81%, an increase of 8.79%, while the percentage identifying as Hispanic dropped significantly by 59.95% to just 2.94%. There were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.07% | 95.81% | 8.79% |
| Hispanic | 7.34% | 2.94% | -59.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.67% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |