2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Grapevine
An English surname referring to the vine that produces grapes.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Grapevine. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Grapevine 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Grapevine in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Grapevine, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (3.6%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Grapevine
The surname Grapevine is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place where grapevines were cultivated or produced. The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 13th century, with various spellings such as Grapenviyne, Grapevyne, and Grapvyne appearing in historical records.
One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a John de Grapevyne is mentioned. This suggests that the name may have originated in the county of Worcestershire, possibly in a village or hamlet known for its grapevines or vineyards.
In the 14th century, the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, where a Robert Grapevyne is recorded as a taxpayer in 1347. This further solidifies the connection between the name and the southwestern regions of England.
During the Tudor period, the name gained prominence with the birth of Sir Richard Grapevine (1495-1558), a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Warwickshire. Sir Richard's descendants continued to use the surname, and it became associated with the wealthy landowning class in parts of central England.
Another notable figure bearing the Grapevine name was John Grapevine (1620-1693), a Puritan minister who emigrated to Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 17th century. He served as a pastor in Salem and played a role in the infamous Salem Witch Trials.
In the 18th century, the name surfaced in the records of the East India Company, with Thomas Grapevine (1745-1812) serving as a captain and sailing between England and India. His voyages contributed to the spread of the name across the British Empire.
As the centuries progressed, the Grapevine surname continued to be found in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, and surrounding areas. While the name remained relatively uncommon, it persisted as a reminder of England's historical ties to viticulture and winemaking.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Grapevine
Among Census respondents with the surname Grapevine, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (3.6%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Grapevine 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 Grapevine surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.6% · 106
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.6% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Grapevine
Grapevine 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
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+3 bearers (+2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,366 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-4 bearers (-3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,805 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.7%) | Down 6,366 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.4%) | Down 4,805 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 Grapevine 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 | #143,149 | #147,954 | -3.4% |
| Count | 116 | 112 | -3.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Grapevine bearers went from 116 to 112 (-3.4% change). The surname moved down 4,805 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #147,954.
FAQ
Grapevine surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Grapevine?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Grapevine. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Grapevine?
Grapevine ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 112 people with the surname Grapevine. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Grapevine.
Has Grapevine become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Grapevine went from 116 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Grapevine?
Among Census respondents with the surname Grapevine, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (3.6%) and Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Grapevine in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.6% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Grapevine appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.6%), American Indian/Alaska Native (3.6%), Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Grapevine (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 Grapevine mean?
An English surname referring to the vine that produces grapes. 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 Grapevine (0.04 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 are called Grapevine?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Grapevine? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.