2000
#17,122
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,529
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.57
Rare Last name
Vides
A Spanish surname derived from the Latin word "vitis," meaning "vine," likely referring to a vineyard owner or worker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,765 Americans carry the last name Vides. That puts it at #12,312 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.81 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 123,962 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vides 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
2.8K
1 in 123,962
Census rank
#12,312
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,411 bearers of the surname Vides in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.81 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12312th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vides, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.3%. The next largest groups are White (4.2%) and Black (0.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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 Additionally, the name appears in several historical documents from the 17th century, including property deeds and ecclesiastical records from various towns in southern Spain.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vides
Among Census respondents with the surname Vides, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.3%. The next largest groups are White (4.2%) and Black (0.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Vides 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 Vides surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino94.3% · 2,273
- White4.2% · 101
- Black or African American0.5% · 12
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 12
- Two or more races0.5% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vides
Vides appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#13,357
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,282
+753 bearers (+49.2%)
Per 100,000 0.77
Rank movement Up 3,765 places
2020
#12,312
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,411
+129 bearers (+5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.81
Rank movement Up 1,045 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #17,122 | 1,529 | 0.57 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,357 | 2,282 | 0.77 | +753 bearers (+49.2%) | Up 3,765 places |
| 2020 | #12,312 | 2,411 | 0.81 | +129 bearers (+5.7%) | Up 1,045 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 Vides 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 | #13,357 | #12,312 | 7.8% |
| Count | 2,282 | 2,411 | 5.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.77 | 0.81 | 4.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vides bearers went from 2,282 to 2,411 (+5.7% change). The surname moved up 1,045 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,357 to #12,312.
FAQ
Vides surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vides?
Name Census estimates that about 2,765 living Americans carry the surname Vides. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 123,962 residents.
How common is Vides?
Vides ranks #12,312 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.81 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,411 people with the surname Vides. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,765), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.81 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.81 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Vides.
Has Vides become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vides went from 2,282 recorded bearers to 2,411. That is an increase of 129 (+5.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #13,357 to #12,312.
What does the Census say about the background of Vides?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vides, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.3%. The next largest groups are White (4.2%) and Black (0.5%). 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 Vides in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.3% (2,273 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vides appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (94.3%), White (4.2%), Black (0.5%). 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 Vides (2000, 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 Vides mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the Latin word "vitis," meaning "vine," likely referring to a vineyard owner or worker. 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 Vides (0.81 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 have the last name Vides?
Want to know how many people have the surname Vides? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.