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

Vides, 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 Vides surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vides in America

Vides is the 13357th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vides surname appeared 2,282 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Vides.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vides 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 Vides

The surname VIDES is of Spanish origin, emerging in the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "videre," meaning "to see" or "to perceive." The name likely originated in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in regions like Andalusia and Catalonia, where Latin influence was strong.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VIDES surname can be found in a 16th-century census record from the city of Seville, where a family with this name was registered. Additionally, the name appears in several historical documents from the 17th century, including property deeds and ecclesiastical records from various towns in southern Spain.

During the Spanish exploration and colonization of the Americas, some individuals bearing the VIDES surname were among the early settlers. For instance, Pedro VIDES, born in 1589 in Cordoba, Spain, is documented as one of the first settlers in the territory that is now Costa Rica.

In the 18th century, the VIDES name gained prominence in the literary world with the renowned Spanish writer and poet, Francisco VIDES y Rendon (1701-1783). His works, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, were widely celebrated during the Spanish Enlightenment era.

Another notable figure with the VIDES surname was Mariana VIDES (1812-1890), a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights in Spain. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Madrid and played a pivotal role in promoting educational opportunities for women during a time when such initiatives were rare.

Moving into the 19th century, the VIDES name found its way to other parts of the world through migration and exploration. One such individual was Luis VIDES (1835-1912), a Spanish explorer and naturalist who participated in several expeditions to South America, contributing to the study of the region's flora and fauna.

As the centuries progressed, the VIDES surname continued to spread across various regions, with notable individuals emerging in different fields. One such example is Manuel VIDES (1901-1978), a renowned Mexican architect known for his contributions to the modernist movement in Mexico City.

Throughout its history, the VIDES surname has maintained its Spanish roots, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse experiences of those who have carried this name across generations and continents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vides

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

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

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