2000
#84,310
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 207
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Sourwine
A surname suggesting the production or sale of sour wines.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 216 Americans carry the last name Sourwine. That puts it at #102,164 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,586,826 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sourwine 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
216
1 in 1,586,826
Census rank
#102,164
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
188
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 188 bearers of the surname Sourwine in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 102164th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sourwine, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.6%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sourwine
The surname SOURWINE is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is likely derived from the German words "sauer," meaning sour, and "wein," meaning wine, suggesting that the name may have referred to someone involved in the production or selling of sour wine.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SOURWINE can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Saurwein" and "Sauerwein," reflecting the linguistic evolution of the German language.
In the 15th century, a notable figure named Hans SOURWINE was mentioned in the records of the city of Nuremberg, where he served as a respected vintner. His descendants continued the family tradition, and the name SOURWINE became associated with the wine trade in the region.
During the 16th century, the name SOURWINE appeared in the town records of Heidelberg, where a family by that name owned a successful vineyard. One of the most prominent members was Johann SOURWINE (1520-1589), who was known for his exceptional winemaking skills and was highly regarded among the local nobility.
In the 17th century, the SOURWINE family expanded their reach, with some members migrating to other parts of Europe. One such individual was Peter SOURWINE (1638-1702), who settled in the Netherlands and established a prosperous wine business, contributing to the spread of the name across the continent.
As the centuries passed, the SOURWINE name continued to be associated with the wine industry, and several notable figures emerged. In the 19th century, Wilhelm SOURWINE (1812-1887) was a renowned vintner in the Rhineland region of Germany, renowned for his innovative techniques and exceptional quality of wines.
Today, the SOURWINE name can be found in various parts of the world, but its roots remain deeply intertwined with the rich winemaking traditions of Germany, serving as a testament to the legacy of this historic surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sourwine
Among Census respondents with the surname Sourwine, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.6%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Sourwine 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 Sourwine surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.7% · 180
- Hispanic or Latino1.6% · 3
- Two or more races1.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sourwine
Sourwine 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
#94,311
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 194
-13 bearers (-6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 10,001 places
2020
#102,164
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 188
-6 bearers (-3.1%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 7,853 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #84,310 | 207 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #94,311 | 194 | 0.07 | -13 bearers (-6.3%) | Down 10,001 places |
| 2020 | #102,164 | 188 | 0.06 | -6 bearers (-3.1%) | Down 7,853 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 Sourwine 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 | #94,311 | #102,164 | -8.3% |
| Count | 194 | 188 | -3.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.06 | -10.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sourwine bearers went from 194 to 188 (-3.1% change). The surname moved down 7,853 positions in the national ranking, going from #94,311 to #102,164.
FAQ
Sourwine surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sourwine?
Name Census estimates that about 216 living Americans carry the surname Sourwine. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,586,826 residents.
How common is Sourwine?
Sourwine ranks #102,164 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 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 188 people with the surname Sourwine. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (216), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 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 Sourwine.
Has Sourwine become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sourwine went from 194 recorded bearers to 188. That is a decrease of 6 (-3.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #94,311 to #102,164.
What does the Census say about the background of Sourwine?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sourwine, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.6%) and Two or More Races (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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sourwine in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.7% (180 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sourwine appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.7%), Hispanic (1.6%), Two or More Races (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 Sourwine (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 Sourwine mean?
A surname suggesting the production or sale of sour wines. 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 Sourwine (0.06 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 Sourwine?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.