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

Vidad, 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 Vidad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vidad in America

Vidad is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vidad surname appeared 193 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 Vidad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vidad 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 Vidad

The surname VIDAD has its origins in Spain and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "vida," meaning "life." The name may have been initially given as a nickname or a descriptive name to someone who lived life to the fullest or had a zest for life.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VIDAD surname can be found in the Libro de las Behetrías de Castilla, a 14th-century manuscript that documented land ownership and vassalage in the Castilian region of Spain. This suggests that individuals with this surname may have been landowners or held some form of nobility during that time.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Juan VIDAD was mentioned in historical records as a renowned scholar and philosopher. He was born in Seville in 1422 and is known for his contributions to the study of ethics and metaphysics.

During the 16th century, the VIDAD surname gained prominence in the region of Aragon, where it was associated with several notable families. One such family was the Vidads of Zaragoza, who were known for their involvement in local politics and governance.

In the 17th century, a man named Pedro VIDAD, born in 1624 in Valencia, rose to prominence as a skilled architect and contributed to the design of several churches and public buildings in the region.

The 18th century saw the birth of María VIDAD, a celebrated painter who hailed from Madrid. Born in 1732, her works were highly acclaimed for their intricate details and vivid colors, and she was commissioned by members of the Spanish nobility to create portraits and religious paintings.

Throughout its history, the VIDAD surname has been linked to various locations and place names in Spain, such as Vida, a municipality in the province of Albacete, and Vidales, a village in the province of Burgos. The name has also been subject to slight variations in spelling, such as Vidada or Vidals, but the core meaning and origin have remained consistent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vidad

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

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

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