2000
#37,145
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 565
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.21
Very Rare Last name
Vina
A surname derived from the Spanish word "viña" meaning vineyard or vineyard worker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 714 Americans carry the last name Vina. That puts it at #38,279 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.21 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 480,048 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vina 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
714
1 in 480,048
Census rank
#38,279
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
623
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 623 bearers of the surname Vina in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.21 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 38279th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vina, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 71.6%. The next largest groups are White (18.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vina
The surname Vina has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in Spain and Portugal, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "vinum," meaning "wine," suggesting a potential connection to viticulture or the wine trade in the regions where the name first emerged.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Vina can be found in the "Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla," a 12th-century manuscript that documents the lives of individuals in the region of La Rioja, Spain. This historical source mentions individuals with the surname Vina, indicating its presence in the area during that time period.
In the 13th century, the surname Vina appeared in various records and documents from the Spanish regions of Castile and León. These records often referenced individuals involved in agricultural activities, particularly those related to vineyards and wine production.
One noteworthy figure associated with the surname Vina was Pedro Vina (c. 1450-1525), a renowned Spanish architect who played a significant role in the construction of several notable buildings, including the Cathedral of Segovia and the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes in Toledo.
In Portugal, the surname Vina can be traced back to the 15th century, where it was associated with the noble family of Vina de Lima. This family held significant influence and owned vast estates in the northern region of Portugal, particularly in the Minho Province.
Another notable individual with the surname Vina was Juan Vina (1588-1657), a Spanish painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraiture. His artistic contributions were highly regarded during the Golden Age of Spanish art.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname Vina was also found in various regions of Spain, including Catalonia, Aragon, and Andalusia, often linked to the wine-making industries in those areas.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Vina in the Americas can be traced back to the 17th century, when Francisco Vina (1620-1690), a Spanish explorer and colonist, settled in what is now known as Mexico City. He played a crucial role in the establishment of various settlements and the exploration of the region.
It is worth noting that the surname Vina has also been associated with place names, particularly in Spain, where villages and towns such as Viña (in Soria) and Viñas (in Zamora) share similarities with the surname's spelling and potential origins.
Throughout history, the surname Vina has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, artists, explorers, and those involved in the wine industry, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this distinctive surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vina
Among Census respondents with the surname Vina, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 71.6%. The next largest groups are White (18.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Vina 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 Vina surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino71.6% · 446
- White18.8% · 117
- Asian and Pacific Islander7.9% · 49
- Black or African American0.8% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 4
- Two or more races0.3% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vina
Vina 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
#34,967
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 645
+80 bearers (+14.2%)
Per 100,000 0.22
Rank movement Up 2,178 places
2020
#38,279
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 623
-22 bearers (-3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.21
Rank movement Down 3,312 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #37,145 | 565 | 0.21 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #34,967 | 645 | 0.22 | +80 bearers (+14.2%) | Up 2,178 places |
| 2020 | #38,279 | 623 | 0.21 | -22 bearers (-3.4%) | Down 3,312 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 Vina 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 | #34,967 | #38,279 | -9.5% |
| Count | 645 | 623 | -3.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.22 | 0.21 | -5.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vina bearers went from 645 to 623 (-3.4% change). The surname moved down 3,312 positions in the national ranking, going from #34,967 to #38,279.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Vina
FAQ
Vina surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vina?
Name Census estimates that about 714 living Americans carry the surname Vina. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 480,048 residents.
How common is Vina?
Vina ranks #38,279 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.21 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 623 people with the surname Vina. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (714), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.21 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.21 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 Vina.
Has Vina become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vina went from 645 recorded bearers to 623. That is a decrease of 22 (-3.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #34,967 to #38,279.
What does the Census say about the background of Vina?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vina, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 71.6%. The next largest groups are White (18.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.9%). 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 Vina in the 2020 Census, accounting for 71.6% (446 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vina appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (71.6%), White (18.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (7.9%). 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 Vina (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 Vina mean?
A surname derived from the Spanish word "viña" meaning vineyard or vineyard worker. 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 Vina (0.21 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 have the surname Vina?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.