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

Vigue, 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 Vigue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vigue in America

Vigue is the 20565th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vigue surname appeared 1,289 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 Vigue.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vigue 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 Vigue

The surname Vigue is believed to have originated in the Brittany region of northwestern France during the early medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "vigue," which means "vineyard" or "vine." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked in or owned a vineyard.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Vigue surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "de Vigna," which is the Latin version of the French "Vigue."

In the 12th century, a nobleman named Ralf de Vigne was mentioned in the records of the Cistercian Abbey of Bordesley in Worcestershire, England. This indicates that the name had spread beyond its original region and was being used by nobility.

During the 13th century, the surname Vigue was also found in various parts of France, such as the Poitou and Normandy regions. This suggests that the name was not confined to a single area but had gained wider recognition across the country.

One notable individual with the surname Vigue was Jean Vigue, a French historian and author who lived in the 15th century. He wrote several chronicles documenting the events of his time, providing valuable insights into the history of France during the late medieval period.

In the 16th century, the Vigue family was well-established in the city of Bordeaux, where they were involved in the wine trade. One member, Pierre Vigue (1510-1585), was a prominent merchant and served as a city councilor.

Later, in the 18th century, a French naval officer named Louis-Antoine Vigue (1721-1796) became renowned for his exploits during the American Revolutionary War. He commanded several ships and played a crucial role in supporting the American colonies against the British.

Another notable figure was Émile Vigue (1834-1898), a French architect who designed several prominent buildings in Paris, including the Palais de la Découverte and the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.

Over time, the Vigue surname spread beyond France to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas, carried by emigrants seeking new opportunities. Today, it can be found in various countries around the world, though it remains most prevalent in its region of origin, Brittany, and other parts of France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vigue

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

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

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