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

Vigen, 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 Vigen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vigen in America

Vigen is the 50851st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vigen surname appeared 410 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 Vigen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vigen 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 Vigen

The surname Vigen originated in France during the Middle Ages, deriving from the Old French word "vigne" meaning "vine" or "vineyard." It was likely an occupational name initially given to those who worked in vineyards or cultivated grapes for winemaking.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the 13th century in the Duchy of Burgundy, a prominent wine-producing region. The name was also found in various medieval records and charters from other areas of France, such as Île-de-France and Normandy.

In the 14th century, the name was occasionally spelled as "Vigen" or "Vignen," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions of the time. Additionally, the name shared similarities with other French surnames like "Vigneron" and "Vignier," which also had connections to the wine industry.

The Vigen surname can be traced back to specific locations, such as the village of Vigen in the department of Haute-Vienne, which may have contributed to the development of the name in certain areas.

Notable individuals bearing the Vigen surname throughout history include:

1. Jacques Vigen (c. 1520-1588), a French poet and playwright from Lyon, known for his works in the Renaissance era.
2. Pierre Vigen (1670-1743), a French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Paris and other parts of France.
3. Marie-Anne Vigen (1718-1801), a French painter and portraitist who worked in the Rococo style and exhibited at the Paris Salon.
4. Louis Vigen (1804-1876), a French military officer and explorer who participated in expeditions to North Africa and the Middle East.
5. Émilie Vigen (1857-1928), a French educator and women's rights advocate who founded one of the earliest schools for girls in Marseille.

While the Vigen surname has its roots in the wine-growing regions of France, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, carried by individuals and families who migrated over the centuries. However, the name's connection to the vine and the historical significance of viticulture in French culture remain an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vigen

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

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

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