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

Vig, 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 Vig surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vig in America

Vig is the 23576th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vig surname appeared 1,077 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 Vig.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vig 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 Vig

The surname Vig has its origins in Denmark and Norway, dating back to the medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse word "vigr," which means "battle" or "fight," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who was a warrior or a brave fighter.

In Denmark, the name Vig can also be traced back to a town called Vig, located on the island of Zealand. This town's name is derived from the Old Norse word "vik," meaning "bay" or "inlet," implying that the surname may have originated as a place name for people living near a bay or coastal area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vig can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, which date back to the 13th and 14th centuries. These sagas mention individuals with the name Vig, often describing them as valiant warriors or chieftains.

Historically, the name Vig has been associated with several notable individuals. One such person was Erik Vig, a Danish clergyman and historian who lived in the 16th century (c. 1490-1553). He is known for his work on the history of Denmark and for serving as the Bishop of Viborg.

Another notable figure with the surname Vig was Christen Vig, a Norwegian military officer and landowner who lived in the 17th century (c. 1630-1700). He played a significant role in the defense of Norway during the Kalmar War against Sweden.

In the 18th century, there was a Danish noble family named Vig, who held estates and properties in various parts of Denmark. One member of this family, Peder Vig (1708-1788), was a prominent landowner and served as a sheriff (amtmand) in the region of Frederiksborg.

In the 19th century, a Norwegian artist named Christian Vig (1827-1905) gained recognition for his landscape paintings, which depicted the natural beauty of Norway's fjords and mountains.

In more recent times, a Danish businessman named Jørgen Vig (1912-1994) made a significant impact in the shipping industry as the founder of the company Vig Shipping, which became one of the largest shipping companies in Denmark.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vig

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

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

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