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

Vigh, 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 Vigh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vigh in America

Vigh is the 55505th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vigh surname appeared 370 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 Vigh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vigh 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 Vigh

The surname VIGH is of Hungarian origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Hungarian word "víg," which means "merry" or "cheerful." This suggests that the name may have originally been given as a nickname or descriptive term for someone with a jovial or lively personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VIGH surname can be found in the historical records of the Kingdom of Hungary, which existed from the 10th century until the early 20th century. The name appears in various medieval documents, including land records and tax registers, indicating its presence among the noble and landowning classes of that era.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named János VIGH is mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Eger, located in northern Hungary. He was a prominent merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the city's economic and political affairs during that time period.

The VIGH surname is also associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure is Mihály VIGH, a Hungarian military officer who served in the Habsburg army during the 17th century. He distinguished himself in various battles against the Ottoman Empire and was celebrated for his bravery and leadership.

In the 18th century, a scholar and historian named István VIGH made significant contributions to the study of Hungarian literature and culture. His works, which include a comprehensive history of Hungarian poetry, are still widely referenced and respected by academics today.

Another prominent bearer of the VIGH surname was Katalin VIGH, a renowned Hungarian opera singer who achieved great success in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in 1875, she performed on prestigious stages across Europe and was particularly celebrated for her performances in the operas of Wagner and Verdi.

Over the centuries, the VIGH surname has also been associated with various locations and place names within Hungary. For instance, the village of Vighpuszta (meaning "VIGH's farmstead") in western Hungary was likely named after an early settler or landowner bearing this surname.

While the VIGH surname continues to be found primarily in Hungary and among Hungarian communities around the world, it has also spread to other regions through migration and intermarriage. Regardless of its geographic distribution, the name remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage and history of the Hungarian people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vigh

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

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

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