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

Vidrios, 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 Vidrios surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vidrios in America

Vidrios is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vidrios surname appeared 140 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 Vidrios.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vidrios 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 Vidrios

The surname Vidrios has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the 16th century or earlier. It is derived from the Spanish word "vidrio," which means glass, suggesting that the name may have been associated with the occupation of a glassmaker or someone involved in the glass trade.

The name is believed to have originated in the region of Catalonia, particularly in the city of Barcelona, which was a major center for glassmaking during the medieval and Renaissance periods. In the 15th and 16th centuries, the city was renowned for its skilled artisans and craftsmen, including those who worked with glass.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Vidrios can be found in the archives of the Cathedral of Barcelona, dating back to the late 16th century. These records document several individuals with the surname Vidrios who were involved in the church's affairs or lived in the surrounding areas.

In the 17th century, the name Vidrios appears in various municipal records and documents from various parts of Spain, including Madrid, Seville, and Valencia. This suggests that the name had spread across the country, possibly due to the migration of families or individuals seeking employment opportunities.

Notable individuals with the surname Vidrios throughout history include:

1. Juan Vidrios (1612-1678), a Spanish architect and engineer who was involved in the construction of several churches and public buildings in Madrid during the reign of King Philip IV.

2. María Vidrios (1728-1802), a renowned painter from Seville who specialized in religious artwork and portraits. Her works can be found in several churches and museums in Southern Spain.

3. Ramón Vidrios (1842-1912), a Spanish military officer and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Spanish colonies in Africa and the Americas during the late 19th century.

4. Emilia Vidrios (1867-1935), a Spanish writer and journalist who was an advocate for women's rights and education. She published several novels and essays that addressed social and political issues of her time.

5. Antonio Vidrios (1901-1982), a Spanish sculptor and ceramist who was part of the Modernist movement in Catalonia. His works can be found in various public spaces and museums in Barcelona and other cities in the region.

The surname Vidrios has since spread to other Spanish-speaking countries, primarily in Latin America, due to migration patterns and the influence of Spanish colonization. However, its roots can be traced back to the glassmaking traditions of Spain, particularly in the region of Catalonia, during the Renaissance and Early Modern periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vidrios

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

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

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