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

Vidrio, 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 Vidrio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vidrio in America

Vidrio is the 16881st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vidrio surname appeared 1,688 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 Vidrio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vidrio 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 Vidrio

The surname Vidrio originates from Spain, with roots dating back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "vidrio," meaning "glass," suggesting that the initial bearers of this name may have been involved in the glassmaking trade or resided near a glassworks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Vidrio name appears in the 1387 census of Catalonia, where a certain Pedro Vidrio was listed as a resident of Barcelona. This document provides valuable insight into the name's long-standing presence in the region.

In the 15th century, the Vidrio name was documented in several medieval manuscripts, including the "Libro de Repartimiento" (Book of Distribution), which chronicled land grants and property ownership in the aftermath of the Reconquista. This suggests that members of the Vidrio family were among the early settlers in the newly acquired territories.

During the 16th century, the name gained prominence in the city of Seville, where a notable figure, Juan Vidrio (1525-1590), was a renowned glassblower and artist. His exquisite stained glass works adorned many of the city's churches and cathedrals, earning him widespread recognition.

In the 17th century, the Vidrio name was associated with the town of Vidrios, located in the province of Alicante. This place name likely derived from the presence of a glassworks or a glass-related industry in the area, further solidifying the connection between the surname and the glassmaking trade.

Notable individuals bearing the Vidrio surname include:

1. Francisco Vidrio (1550-1618), a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Álvaro de Mendaña on his Pacific voyages in the late 16th century.
2. María Vidrio (1620-1685), a renowned Spanish artist known for her intricate religious paintings and frescoes, many of which adorned churches in Seville and Córdoba.
3. Rodrigo Vidrio (1675-1742), a Spanish military engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of fortifications and defensive structures during the War of the Spanish Succession.
4. Juana Vidrio (1725-1798), a celebrated Spanish poet and writer whose works were widely acclaimed during the Age of Enlightenment.
5. Antonio Vidrio (1810-1885), a prominent Spanish architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings and public spaces in Madrid during the 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vidrio

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

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

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