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

Vish, 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 Vish surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vish in America

Vish is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vish surname appeared 167 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 Vish.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vish 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 Vish

The surname VISH has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Punjab, where it was originally derived from the Sanskrit word "Vishnu," which is one of the principal deities in Hindu mythology. The name VISH is believed to have emerged as a shortened form of the word "Vishnu" during the medieval period.

In ancient Hindu texts and inscriptions, the name VISH can be traced back to the 12th century CE, when it was used as a title or honorific for individuals who were devoted followers of Lord Vishnu. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VISH can be found in the Prabandha Chintamani, a 14th-century Sanskrit text that mentions a prominent scholar and poet named Vish Dhar.

During the Mughal era, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, the name VISH gained further prominence and was adopted by several notable figures. One such individual was Vish Das, a 17th-century poet and saint from the region of Rajasthan, whose devotional works are still widely revered in parts of northern India.

In the 18th century, the name VISH was associated with a powerful Maratha warrior and chieftain named Vish Nath Rao, who played a significant role in the battles against the Mughal Empire. His bravery and military exploits were chronicled in several historical records of the time.

The 19th century saw the rise of another prominent figure bearing the surname VISH, namely Vish Ram Gour, a renowned scholar and educationist from the state of Uttar Pradesh. His contributions to the field of education and his efforts in promoting literacy among the masses have been widely recognized and celebrated.

As the Indian diaspora spread across the globe, the surname VISH has also found its way into various parts of the world. One notable individual was Vish Puri, a British-Indian writer and journalist who lived from 1920 to 2003. His works, which often explored themes of identity and cultural assimilation, garnered critical acclaim and continue to be studied in literary circles.

While the surname VISH may have its roots in ancient Hindu traditions, it has transcended its religious origins and is now found among people of various faiths and cultural backgrounds. The name carries with it a rich history and a connection to the vibrant cultural tapestry of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vish

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

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

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