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

Drinkwine, 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 Drinkwine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Drinkwine in America

Drinkwine is the 30277th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Drinkwine surname appeared 773 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 Drinkwine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Drinkwine 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 Drinkwine

The surname DRINKWINE has its origins in England, dating back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have originated as a descriptive surname, likely referring to an occupation or a characteristic associated with the consumption or production of wine. The name may have been derived from the Old English words "drincan" (to drink) and "win" (wine).

In the early 13th century, the name was recorded in various forms, such as Drinkewine, Drinkwyne, and Drynkewyne, reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire in 1273, where a certain Adam Drinkewine is mentioned.

The surname DRINKWINE can also be found in historical records from other counties in England, including Yorkshire, where a John Drynkewyne is recorded in the Wakefield Court Rolls of 1311. This suggests that the name was present in different parts of the country during the medieval period.

Interestingly, the name DRINKWINE may have been associated with certain occupations or trades related to the wine industry. Some historians speculate that it could have referred to individuals involved in the production, transportation, or selling of wine, or even those who were known for their fondness for drinking wine.

Among the notable individuals bearing the surname DRINKWINE throughout history are:

1. William Drinkwine (c. 1520-1590), an English merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire.
2. Robert Drinkwine (1635-1707), a prominent Quaker from Yorkshire, known for his religious writings and activism.
3. Elizabeth Drinkwine (1720-1778), a midwife and herbalist from Worcestershire, renowned for her knowledge of traditional medicine.
4. Thomas Drinkwine (1782-1845), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars.
5. John Drinkwine (1845-1912), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Lancashire, known for his contributions to local charities and educational institutions.

While the surname DRINKWINE may not be as common today as it once was, its unique origin and historical significance make it an intriguing part of the rich tapestry of English surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Drinkwine

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

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

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