2010
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vializ
A surname derived from a place name or location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Vializ. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vializ surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Vializ in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vializ, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.6%) and Black (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vializ
Among Census respondents with the surname Vializ, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.6%) and Black (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Vializ bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Vializ surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino90.0% · 99
- White3.6% · 4
- Black or African American3.6% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vializ
Vializ appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-14 bearers (-11.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,853 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-11.3%) | Down 13,853 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Vializ surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #135,593 | #149,446 | -10.2% |
| Count | 124 | 110 | -11.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vializ bearers went from 124 to 110 (-11.3% change). The surname moved down 13,853 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #149,446.
FAQ
Vializ surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vializ?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Vializ. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Vializ?
Vializ ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Vializ. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Vializ.
Has Vializ become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vializ went from 124 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 14 (-11.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Vializ?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vializ, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.6%) and Black (3.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vializ in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vializ appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (90.0%), White (3.6%), Black (3.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Vializ (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Vializ mean?
A surname derived from a place name or location. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Vializ (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Vializ?
See how many people have the surname Vializ on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.