2000
#59,293
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 319
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.12
Very Rare Last name
Vidro
A surname derived from the Portuguese word for "glass."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 508 Americans carry the last name Vidro. That puts it at #50,912 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 674,713 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vidro 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
508
1 in 674,713
Census rank
#50,912
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
443
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 443 bearers of the surname Vidro in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 50912th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vidro, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 73.1%. The next largest groups are White (24.4%) and Black (1.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vidro
The surname VIDRO has its origins in Portugal, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Portuguese word "vidro," which means "glass." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with someone who worked with glass, such as a glassmaker or a merchant dealing in glass products.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname VIDRO can be found in the Portuguese parish records from the town of Coimbra, where a certain João Vidro was mentioned in the year 1587. It is believed that this individual may have been a glassmaker or involved in the glass trade.
In the 17th century, the surname VIDRO also appeared in historical documents from the Azores Islands, which were a part of the Portuguese empire during that time. This suggests that individuals with the surname may have migrated from mainland Portugal to the Azores, possibly seeking new opportunities or fleeing from conflicts.
Interestingly, the surname VIDRO shares similarities with the Spanish surname "Vidrio," which also means "glass." This could indicate a common origin or a shared occupation among those bearing these names in the Iberian Peninsula.
One notable individual with the surname VIDRO was Manuel Vidro, a Portuguese explorer who was part of the expedition led by Pedro Álvares Cabral that discovered Brazil in 1500. He was born around 1470 and played a crucial role in the early exploration and colonization of the South American continent.
Another historical figure with the surname VIDRO was João Vidro Pimentel, a 17th-century Portuguese lawyer and judge who served in the Inquisition court in Lisbon. He was born in 1612 and gained a reputation for his strict adherence to legal principles and his unwavering commitment to justice.
In the 18th century, a notable figure was Maria Vidro, a Portuguese nun and scholar who was renowned for her extensive knowledge of theology and philosophy. She was born in 1723 and spent much of her life in a convent, where she wrote several treatises on religious matters.
Towards the end of the 19th century, the surname VIDRO also appeared in Brazil, likely carried by Portuguese immigrants. One such individual was José Vidro, a Brazilian engineer who was instrumental in the construction of several important bridges and infrastructure projects in the city of Rio de Janeiro. He was born in 1856 and made significant contributions to the development of Brazil's transportation systems.
Overall, the surname VIDRO has a rich history that can be traced back to Portugal and its association with the glass industry. Throughout the centuries, individuals bearing this name have made their mark in various fields, from exploration and law to engineering and religious scholarship.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vidro
Among Census respondents with the surname Vidro, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 73.1%. The next largest groups are White (24.4%) and Black (1.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Vidro 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 Vidro surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino73.1% · 324
- White24.4% · 108
- Black or African American1.6% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 2
- Two or more races0.5% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vidro
Vidro 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
#51,723
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 402
+83 bearers (+26.0%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Up 7,570 places
2020
#50,912
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 443
+41 bearers (+10.2%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Up 811 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #59,293 | 319 | 0.12 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #51,723 | 402 | 0.14 | +83 bearers (+26.0%) | Up 7,570 places |
| 2020 | #50,912 | 443 | 0.15 | +41 bearers (+10.2%) | Up 811 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 Vidro 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 | #51,723 | #50,912 | 1.6% |
| Count | 402 | 443 | 10.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.14 | 0.15 | 5.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vidro bearers went from 402 to 443 (+10.2% change). The surname moved up 811 positions in the national ranking, going from #51,723 to #50,912.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Vidro
FAQ
Vidro surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vidro?
Name Census estimates that about 508 living Americans carry the surname Vidro. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 674,713 residents.
How common is Vidro?
Vidro ranks #50,912 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.15 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 443 people with the surname Vidro. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (508), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.15 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.15 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 Vidro.
Has Vidro become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vidro went from 402 recorded bearers to 443. That is an increase of 41 (+10.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #51,723 to #50,912.
What does the Census say about the background of Vidro?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vidro, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 73.1%. The next largest groups are White (24.4%) and Black (1.6%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vidro in the 2020 Census, accounting for 73.1% (324 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vidro appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (73.1%), White (24.4%), Black (1.6%). 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 Vidro (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 Vidro mean?
A surname derived from the Portuguese word for "glass." 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 Vidro (0.15 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 people share the surname Vidro?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.