Explore the Family Name Vy
The meaning of Vy
1. Vietnamese: variant of Vi. 2. Cambodian: written វី, corresponding to the Khmer word meaning ‘to spread out’.
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How common is the last name Vy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vy has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving up in rank from 43,377 to 39,212, a growth rate of 9.6%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased by 19.62%, from 469 in 2000 to 561 in 2010. The proportion of people named Vy per 100,000 also saw an increase of 11.76%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #39,212 | 9.6% |
| Count | 469 | 561 | 19.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.19 | 11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vy
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Vy identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, though the percentage slightly decreased from 95.10% in 2000 to 95.01% in 2010. The representation of Vy among those identifying as white rose from 1.71% to 2.14%, a 25.15% increase. Interestingly, the surname made its appearance in the Hispanic community in 2010, but did not exist among those identifying as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during the same year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 95.1% | 95.01% | -0.09% |
| White | 1.71% | 2.14% | 25.15% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.35% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |