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

Vile, 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 Vile surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vile in America

Vile is the 51176th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vile surname appeared 407 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 Vile.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vile 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 Vile

The surname VILE originates from England and dates back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "vile," meaning "low" or "base," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a lowly or humble dwelling.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname VILE can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which mentions a John le Vile. This suggests that the name was already in use in medieval England during the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various forms, such as "le Vile," "le Vyle," and "le Vylle," indicating regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. For example, the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 list a William le Vyle.

The surname VILE may also be linked to certain place names, such as Vile in Somerset or Vyle in Devon. These place names could have influenced the surname's development and spread across different regions.

One notable figure in history with the surname VILE was John Vile (c. 1495-1556), an English Protestant reformer and scholar. He played a crucial role in the English Reformation and was a vocal critic of the Catholic Church's practices.

Another individual of note was Sir Samuel Vile (1638-1712), an English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London from 1708 to 1709. He was known for his involvement in the East India Company and his philanthropic efforts.

In the literary realm, Richard Vile (1609-1667) was an English poet and playwright who gained recognition for his works during the Renaissance period.

The name VILE also appears in military history, with George Vile (1735-1805) being a British Army officer who served in the American Revolutionary War and later became a member of Parliament.

Lastly, William Vile (1700-1782) was an English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London during the 18th century, including the Church of St. Mary Woolnoth.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vile

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

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

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