Explore the Family Name Vue

The meaning of Vue

Southeast Asian (Hmong): from the name of the Vue or Vu clan of the Hmong people in Laos, China, and Vietnam; in Chinese characters it is written 吳 (see Wu 1). Compare Vu 5. Some characteristic forenames: Southeast Asian Tou, Chao, Chue, Kao, Nhia, Tong, Yia, Chai, Mee, Yee, Chou, Xiong. Korean Neng, Pao, Chong, Vang, Koua, Shoua, Soua, Yer, Thai, Yeng, Doua, Toua. Vietnamese Mai, Long, Kha, Thong, Dang, Khue, Bao, Dao, Ly, Nang, Nu, Pha.

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How common is the last name Vue in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Vue' saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vue ranked at 3,822 but moved up to 3,061 by 2010, marking a change of almost 20%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose considerably from 8,528 in 2000 to 11,717 in 2010, demonstrating a growth rate of over 37%. Similarly, the proportion of the surname Vue per 100,000 people increased by 25.63% during this decade.

20002010Change
Rank#3,822#3,06119.91%
Count8,52811,71737.39%
Proportion per 100k3.163.9725.63%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vue

Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Vue' identify as Asian or Pacific Islander. This group accounted for 93.93% in 2000 and climbed slightly to 97.83% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races showed a significant decrease from 4.74% in 2000 to just 1.05% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White dropped by 25%, while the Hispanic group saw a minor increase. Conversely, there were no identified Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations associated with the 'Vue' surname in either year.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander93.93%97.83%4.15%
Two or More Races4.74%1.05%-77.85%
Hispanic0.54%0.57%5.56%
White0.6%0.45%-25%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%