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

Vien, 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 Vien surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vien in America

Vien is the 24325th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vien surname appeared 1,031 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 Vien.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vien 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 Vien

The surname VIEN is believed to have originated in Germany, with records dating back to the 12th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "vieh," meaning cattle or livestock, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in animal husbandry or came from an area known for its livestock.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VIEN surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval German charters and documents compiled in the 13th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Vien," "Vyen," and "Viehn," reflecting the linguistic and regional variations of the time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Johannes VIEN was mentioned in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, as a respected merchant and landowner. His descendants went on to establish themselves as influential members of the local gentry.

The VIEN surname also appears in historical records from the Netherlands, particularly in the province of Friesland. In the 16th century, a Dutch politician and diplomat named Dirk VIEN played a crucial role in the negotiations between the Dutch Republic and Spain during the Eighty Years' War.

During the 17th century, a French soldier and nobleman, François VIEN (1590-1672), gained prominence for his military service under King Louis XIII. He was awarded lands and titles for his valor on the battlefield.

In the 18th century, Joseph-Marie VIEN (1716-1809) was a celebrated French painter and a prominent figure in the Neoclassical movement. His works, including historical and mythological scenes, adorned the walls of prestigious institutions such as the Palace of Versailles.

Another notable bearer of the VIEN surname was the German philosopher and writer, Christian Hermann VIEN (1756-1826), who was recognized for his contributions to the development of idealist philosophy and his critique of Kantian metaphysics.

Throughout its history, the VIEN surname has been associated with various place names and locations, such as Vien in France, Veen in the Netherlands, and Vienne in Austria, reflecting the migration patterns and settlements of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vien

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

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

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