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

Vidauri, 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 Vidauri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vidauri in America

Vidauri is the 73911th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vidauri surname appeared 262 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 Vidauri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vidauri 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 Vidauri

The surname Vidauri is of Basque origin, tracing its roots to the northern regions of Spain and southwestern France. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, possibly as early as the 11th or 12th century.

Vidauri is thought to be derived from the Basque words "vida," meaning "life," and "uri," meaning "town" or "village." This suggests that the name may have initially been a toponymic surname, referring to individuals who hailed from a particular town or village associated with life or vitality.

One of the earliest known references to the Vidauri name can be found in the historical records of the Kingdom of Navarre, a medieval monarchy located in the Basque region. In the 14th century, a nobleman named Juan de Vidauri was mentioned in a document related to a land dispute in the town of Puente la Reina.

During the 15th century, the name Vidauri appeared in various records and manuscripts throughout the Basque Country and neighboring regions. One notable figure was Pedro Vidauri, a renowned architect who worked on several significant buildings in the city of Pamplona between 1460 and 1490.

As the centuries passed, the Vidauri surname spread beyond its Basque origins, with families bearing this name settling in other parts of Spain and even venturing to the Americas during the Age of Exploration. In the late 16th century, a Spanish explorer named Hernando Vidauri was among the first Europeans to establish settlements in what is now Mexico.

In the 18th century, a wealthy landowner and businessman named Juan Antonio Vidauri played a prominent role in the economic development of the city of Bilbao, Spain. His contributions to the region's trade and industry earned him recognition and respect among his contemporaries.

Another notable figure was Miguel Vidauri, a Mexican military officer and politician who served as the governor of the state of Coahuila y Tejas (now part of Texas) in the mid-19th century. He was involved in various conflicts and negotiations during the turbulent period leading up to the Mexican-American War.

Throughout its long history, the Vidauri surname has maintained a strong presence in both Spain and Latin America, with numerous individuals bearing this name making significant contributions to various fields, including arts, literature, politics, and business.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vidauri

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

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

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