Find out how popular the last name Vath is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Vath.

Vath, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Vath surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vath in America

Vath is the 25865th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vath surname appeared 951 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Vath.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vath to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Vath

The surname VATH originated in northern Germany, particularly in the region of Lower Saxony, during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "vath," which means "barrel" or "cask." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with barrel makers or those involved in the production or transportation of barrels.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VATH can be found in the Bremisches Urkundenbuch, a collection of historical documents from the city of Bremen, dating back to the 13th century. In these records, a certain "Henricus Vath" is mentioned as a landowner in the year 1276.

During the 14th century, the VATH name appeared in several other historical documents throughout northern Germany, including the chronicles of the city of Lübeck. In these records, the name was sometimes spelled as "Vat" or "Vatte," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that time.

One notable figure bearing the VATH surname was Johann Vath, a prominent merchant and member of the city council in Lübeck during the late 15th century. He played a significant role in the city's trade and economic affairs, and his legacy is well-documented in the city's archives.

In the 16th century, the VATH name was also associated with several scholars and intellectuals. One such individual was Andreas Vath, a theologian and professor at the University of Wittenberg, who was born in 1516 and died in 1582. He was a contemporary of Martin Luther and contributed to the Protestant Reformation through his writings and teachings.

Another notable VATH was Hans Vath, a renowned artist and engraver from Nuremberg, who lived from 1539 to 1610. His intricate woodcuts and engravings depicting biblical scenes and allegorical subjects were highly prized during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the VATH name gained prominence in the field of medicine. Heinrich Vath, born in 1620 in Hamburg, was a respected physician and author of several medical treatises on diseases and remedies. His works were widely circulated and influential in his time.

As the centuries progressed, the VATH surname spread beyond northern Germany to other regions of the country and eventually to other parts of Europe and the world, carried by families and individuals who migrated or established themselves in new territories.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vath

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Vath.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Vath was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Vath has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Vath was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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