2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vidrios
A surname derived from the Spanish word for "glass," possibly indicating an occupation related to glassmaking or selling glass products.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Vidrios. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vidrios 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Vidrios in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vidrios, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 86.3%. The next largest groups are White (12.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vidrios
Among Census respondents with the surname Vidrios, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 86.3%. The next largest groups are White (12.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Vidrios 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 Vidrios surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino86.3% · 88
- White12.7% · 13
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vidrios
Vidrios 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
#123,064
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 140
+27 bearers (+23.9%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 13,719 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-38 bearers (-27.1%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 31,691 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #123,064 | 140 | 0.05 | +27 bearers (+23.9%) | Up 13,719 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -38 bearers (-27.1%) | Down 31,691 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 Vidrios 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 | #123,064 | #154,755 | -25.8% |
| Count | 140 | 102 | -27.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.03 | -31.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vidrios bearers went from 140 to 102 (-27.1% change). The surname moved down 31,691 positions in the national ranking, going from #123,064 to #154,755.
FAQ
Vidrios surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vidrios?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Vidrios. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Vidrios?
Vidrios ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 102 people with the surname Vidrios. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Vidrios.
Has Vidrios become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vidrios went from 140 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 38 (-27.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #123,064 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Vidrios?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vidrios, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 86.3%. The next largest groups are White (12.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). 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 Vidrios in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.3% (88 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vidrios appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (86.3%), White (12.7%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). 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 Vidrios (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 Vidrios mean?
A surname derived from the Spanish word for "glass," possibly indicating an occupation related to glassmaking or selling glass products. 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 Vidrios (0.03 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 surname Vidrios?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.