Explore the Family Name Vuu
The meaning of Vuu
Vietnamese (Vưu): from the Chinese surname 尤, see You 2.
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How common is the last name Vuu in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vuu has been steadily rising in the United States. In 2000, Vuu was the 54,522nd most common surname with a count of 354. By 2010, it had climbed to the 43,969th position, with an increase of 19.36 percent in rank. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased by 38.42 percent during this period, from 354 in 2000 to 490 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 increased by 30.77 percent, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #43,969 | 19.36% |
| Count | 354 | 490 | 38.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.17 | 30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vuu
In regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the surname Vuu is predominantly associated with the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, more than 97 percent of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, though there was a slight decrease of 0.48 percent over the decade. In 2010, for the first time, some individuals with this surname began identifying as having two or more races, making up 2.04 percent of the total. No individuals with this surname identified as White, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 98.02% | 97.55% | -0.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.04% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |