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

Vidot, 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 Vidot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vidot in America

Vidot is the 87335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vidot surname appeared 213 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 Vidot.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vidot 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 Vidot

The surname VIDOT has its origins in France, with the earliest records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "vidoter," which meant "to wander" or "to roam." This suggests that the name may have been given to a person who lived a nomadic lifestyle or was known for traveling frequently.

The VIDOT name was initially concentrated in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Paris and Normandy. Historical records from the 15th and 16th centuries show variations in spelling, including Vidault, Vidaulx, and Vidaud.

One of the earliest known references to the VIDOT name comes from a legal document dated 1387, which mentions a certain Jehan Vidot from the village of Beauvais in northern France. Another notable early reference is found in the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a register of citizens of the city of Rouen, which lists a Guillaume Vidot in 1459.

As the name spread throughout France over the centuries, it became associated with several notable individuals. In the 17th century, Jean-Baptiste VIDOT (1632-1709) was a renowned French architect who worked on the reconstruction of the Louvre Palace in Paris.

During the 18th century, Louis-Emmanuel VIDOT (1770-1856) was a prominent French painter and engraver who specialized in portraiture and historical scenes. His works can be found in various museums across France.

In the 19th century, Pierre-François VIDOT (1810-1891) was a French naval officer and explorer who participated in several voyages to the Pacific Ocean, including the exploration of the Marquesas Islands.

Another notable figure was Émile VIDOT (1829-1903), a French journalist and author who wrote extensively on the history and culture of the island of Réunion, where he lived for several years.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Gustave VIDOT (1867-1942) was a French politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing the department of Seine-et-Oise.

While the VIDOT surname originated in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through French emigration and colonization efforts. However, its roots and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the French culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vidot

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

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

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