2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vuichard
A French surname denoting someone from the region of Vichard.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Vuichard. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vuichard surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Vuichard in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vuichard, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vuichard
The surname Vuichard is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the Normandy region of northern France in the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "vuidier," meaning to empty or clear out, possibly referring to an occupation or trade involving clearing or emptying something.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vuichard can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Radulfus Vuichard in the county of Norfolk.
In the 13th century, a nobleman named Gui Vuichard was mentioned in the court records of King Louis IX of France, indicating that the name had gained some prominence during this period. The name's spelling variations included Vuicharde, Vuychart, and Vuychard.
The Vuichard surname has also been linked to various place names in France, such as Vuichard-en-Bresse, a small village in the Ain department of eastern France. This connection suggests that some bearers of the name may have been landowners or residents of these areas.
Notable individuals who have carried the Vuichard surname throughout history include:
1. Jean Vuichard (1542-1618), a French merchant and explorer who accompanied Jacques Cartier on his voyages to the New World in the 16th century.
2. Pierre Vuichard (1678-1742), a Swiss clockmaker and inventor known for his contributions to the development of the perpetual calendar mechanism in clocks.
3. Marie-Thérèse Vuichard (1742-1802), a French nun and educator who established several schools for girls in the Burgundy region.
4. Émile Vuichard (1824-1889), a renowned French viticulturist and winemaker who helped establish the Côte d'Or wine region's reputation for exceptional Burgundy wines.
5. Lucien Vuichard (1876-1958), a Swiss architect who designed several notable buildings in Geneva, including the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire.
While the surname Vuichard has its origins in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration and migration. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide insight into the name's rich heritage and cultural significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vuichard
Among Census respondents with the surname Vuichard, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Vuichard bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Vuichard surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.1% · 102
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vuichard
Vuichard appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+7 bearers (+6.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,336 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-7 bearers (-6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 5,243 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.7%) | Down 2,336 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -7 bearers (-6.3%) | Down 5,243 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Vuichard surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #153,590 | -3.5% |
| Count | 111 | 104 | -6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vuichard bearers went from 111 to 104 (-6.3% change). The surname moved down 5,243 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #153,590.
FAQ
Vuichard surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vuichard?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Vuichard. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Vuichard?
Vuichard ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Vuichard. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Vuichard.
Has Vuichard become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vuichard went from 111 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Vuichard?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vuichard, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%) and Two or More Races (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vuichard in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.1% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vuichard appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.1%), Black (1.0%), Two or More Races (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Vuichard (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Vuichard mean?
A French surname denoting someone from the region of Vichard. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Vuichard (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Vuichard?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.