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

Vielot, 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 Vielot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vielot in America

Vielot is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vielot surname appeared 159 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 Vielot.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vielot 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 Vielot

The surname Vielot originates from France, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "violette," which means violet, a type of flower. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone associated with violets, such as a gardener or seller of these flowers.

The earliest recorded instances of the Vielot surname can be found in historical documents from the 13th century in the northern regions of France. One notable mention is in a registry of landowners from the year 1287 in the village of Vielot, located in the Picardy region. This suggests a potential link between the surname and this specific location, which may have contributed to the name's origin.

In the 14th century, the Vielot name appears in several tax records and municipal archives from various towns and cities across northern France. One notable example is Jacques Vielot, a merchant from the city of Amiens, who is mentioned in a trade agreement dated 1348.

As the centuries progressed, the Vielot surname continued to spread throughout France and even beyond its borders. In the 16th century, a branch of the family migrated to the Spanish Netherlands (modern-day Belgium), where they established themselves in the city of Ghent. One prominent figure from this era was Antoine Vielot (1512-1588), a renowned artist and painter who gained recognition for his exquisite depictions of floral arrangements and still lifes.

In the 17th century, the Vielot name made its way to the Americas, with several members of the family settling in the French colonies of Canada and Louisiana. One notable individual was Pierre Vielot (1639-1712), a fur trader and explorer who played a significant role in the expansion of French settlements in the Mississippi River region.

During the 18th century, the Vielot surname continued to spread across Europe and the Americas. One notable figure from this era was Marie-Thérèse Vielot (1725-1798), a French philosopher and writer who was a prominent figure in the Enlightenment movement. Her works explored themes of social reform, education, and women's rights.

In the 19th century, the Vielot surname became increasingly prevalent in various parts of the world, including the United States, where several members of the family settled in the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. One notable individual from this era was Charles Vielot (1817-1892), a renowned architect who designed several notable landmarks in New York City, including the old Customs House and the Astor Place Opera House.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vielot

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

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

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