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

Vij, 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 Vij surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vij in America

Vij is the 45105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vij surname appeared 475 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 Vij.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vij 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 Vij

The surname "VIJ" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, with its roots tracing back to the Sanskrit language. The name is thought to have derived from the Sanskrit word "vijaya," which means "victory" or "conquest."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in ancient Hindu texts and inscriptions, where it was used as a title or epithet for warriors and kings who had achieved significant military victories. The Vijayagars, a dynasty that ruled parts of present-day Tamil Nadu between the 6th and 8th centuries CE, bore this name as a mark of their conquests.

In the medieval period, the name "VIJ" appeared in various forms, such as "Vijay" and "Vijayaranga," in records and chronicles of the Chola, Vijayanagar, and Maratha empires. These empires spanned across modern-day states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

One notable bearer of the name was Vijayaraja Srivallabha, a 12th-century king of the Kakatiya dynasty, who ruled over parts of present-day Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. His inscriptions and coins bear the title "Vijayaraja," meaning "victorious king."

Another prominent figure was Vijayaranga Chokkanatha Nayak, a 17th-century ruler of the Madurai Nayak kingdom in Tamil Nadu. He was known for his military campaigns and patronage of art and architecture, including the construction of the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai.

In the 18th century, Vijayaramamurti, a spiritual leader and author, wrote several treatises on Vedanta philosophy and Sanskrit grammar, contributing to the preservation of ancient Indian knowledge.

As the name spread beyond the subcontinent, it took on various spellings and forms, such as "Vij," "Vijh," and "Vijay," reflecting local linguistic adaptations. In more recent times, notable individuals bearing this surname include Vijay Amritraj, an Indian tennis player and professional born in 1953, and Vijay Mallya, an Indian businessman born in 1955.

While the name "VIJ" has its roots in Sanskrit and ancient Indian history, it has since been carried across various regions and cultures, with each bearer adding their own chapter to the rich tapestry of this victorious surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vij

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

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

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