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

Virus, 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 Virus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Virus in America

Virus is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Virus surname appeared 106 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 Virus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Virus 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 Virus

The surname "VIRUS" is believed to have originated in Greece during the Byzantine period, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th century AD. It was derived from the Greek word "viros," which meant "poison" or "venom." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the production or handling of toxins or venoms.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "VIRUS" can be found in a Byzantine manuscript from the 9th century, which mentions a scholar named Theodoros Virus, who wrote extensively on the medicinal properties of various plants and their potential uses as antidotes for poisoning.

In the 11th century, a renowned physician named Ioannes Virus was known for his expertise in treating snake bites and other venomous afflictions. His treatise, "De Venenis et Antidotis" (On Poisons and Antidotes), was widely circulated and became a valuable reference for healers of the time.

During the Crusades, a notable figure named Georgios Virus gained recognition for his bravery on the battlefield. He was part of the Byzantine army that fought against the Seljuk Turks in the Battle of Manzikert in 1071. Georgios Virus was praised for his skill in using projectile weapons and his knowledge of poisons, which he reportedly used against enemy forces.

In the 14th century, a Greek monk named Theodoros Virus lived in the Monastery of St. Catherine on Mount Sinai. He was renowned for his expertise in cultivating medicinal herbs and his ability to concoct remedies for various ailments, including those caused by poisonous substances.

Another notable individual with the surname "VIRUS" was Konstantinos Virus, a 16th-century explorer and cartographer from the island of Crete. He was known for his detailed maps of the Mediterranean region and his accounts of the flora and fauna encountered during his voyages, including descriptions of potentially toxic plants and animals.

As the surname "VIRUS" spread beyond Greece, it underwent various spelling variations, such as "Viros," "Viros," and "Viros," reflecting the influence of different languages and dialects. However, the underlying meaning and association with toxins and poisons remained consistent throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Virus

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

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

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