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

Vializ, 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 Vializ surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vializ in America

Vializ is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vializ surname appeared 124 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 Vializ.

The history of the last name Vializ

The surname VIALIZ has its origins in France, first appearing in records from the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a place name in the region of Picardy in northern France, potentially a small village or hamlet. The name may have been influenced by the Old French word "vial," meaning "path" or "way."

One of the earliest documented references to the VIALIZ surname can be found in a medieval manuscript from the year 1492, which mentions a family bearing this name residing in the town of Amiens, located in the historical province of Picardy. This record provides valuable insight into the geographical distribution of the surname during that time period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Jacques VIALIZ (1532-1587) emerged as a prominent merchant and trader operating in the city of Rouen, Normandy. His business dealings and successful ventures contributed to the spread and recognition of the VIALIZ name across northern France.

Another notable individual bearing the VIALIZ surname was Marie VIALIZ (1613-1672), a renowned herbalist and healer who lived in the village of Montreuil-sur-Mer, near the English Channel coast. Her expertise in traditional medicine and the use of local plants earned her a respected reputation in the region.

During the 17teenth century, a branch of the VIALIZ family relocated to the French colony of Acadia, present-day eastern Canada. One of the early settlers was Pierre VIALIZ (1648-1712), who established a successful farming community in the area now known as Grand-Pré, Nova Scotia.

In the late 18th century, a French military officer named Louis VIALIZ (1755-1823) gained recognition for his service during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic campaigns. His bravery and leadership on the battlefield earned him several honors and promotions within the French army.

As the VIALIZ surname spread across different regions of France and beyond, various spellings and variations emerged, including Vialix, Viallis, and Vialliz. These variations often reflected local dialects and regional pronunciations, further contributing to the diversity of the name's historical evolution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vializ

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

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 Vializ 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.

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 Vializ was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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