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

Viegut, 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 Viegut surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Viegut in America

Viegut is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Viegut surname appeared 180 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 Viegut.

We can also compare 2010 data for Viegut 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 Viegut

The surname VIEGUT has its origins in Germany, emerging in the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "vieche," which referred to livestock or cattle. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to those who worked with animals, such as farmers or herdsmen.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VIEGUT can be found in the parish records of a small village near the city of Cologne, dated around 1492. Here, a farmer named Hans VIEGUT is listed as a landowner and member of the local community.

As the name spread across various regions of Germany, it underwent several spelling variations, including VEEGUT, VYGUT, and VIEHGUT. These variations often reflected local dialects and pronunciation differences.

In the 16th century, a notable individual bearing the name VIEGUT was Johann VIEGUT, a merchant from the city of Hamburg. Born in 1533, he is recorded as having established a successful trading company that exported goods throughout Northern Europe.

Another notable figure was Wilhelm VIEGUT, a Lutheran pastor who lived from 1602 to 1678. He served in several parishes in the region of Saxony and was known for his passionate sermons and dedication to his congregation.

During the 18th century, the VIEGUT name appeared in various military records, particularly those of the Prussian Army. One such individual was Karl VIEGUT, born in 1721, who served as a cavalry officer and fought in the Seven Years' War.

In the realm of literature, the name VIEGUT gained recognition through the works of Friedrich VIEGUT, a German poet and playwright born in 1785. His plays and poems often explored themes of nature, rural life, and the struggles of the common people.

The 19th century saw the emergence of several notable individuals with the VIEGUT surname, including Heinrich VIEGUT, a renowned architect born in 1822. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Berlin, including the renowned Konzerthaus.

It is important to note that while these examples provide a glimpse into the historical significance of the VIEGUT surname, the name has likely been carried by countless individuals throughout the centuries, each contributing to the rich tapestry of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Viegut

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

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

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