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

Vantine, 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 Vantine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vantine in America

Vantine is the 23354th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vantine surname appeared 1,090 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 Vantine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vantine 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 Vantine

The surname VANTINE is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the northern region of Normandy. It likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old French word "vantine," which means "boast" or "brag." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname given to someone who was known for their boastful or self-promoting behavior.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VANTINE surname can be found in the "Rolls of Normandy" from the 13th century. This document contains records of individuals who lived in Normandy during that time period. Another historical reference to the name is found in the "Livre Ancien" (Old Book), a collection of records from the Normandy region dating back to the 14th century.

In the 15th century, a notable individual named Jean VANTINE was mentioned in the "Livre des Bourgeois" (Book of Burghers), a record of citizens in the city of Rouen, Normandy. This suggests that members of the VANTINE family had achieved a certain level of prominence and social status within the city at that time.

As the surname spread beyond Normandy, it underwent various spelling variations, such as VANTIN, VANTYN, and VANTENE. These variations reflect the influence of different regional dialects and the evolution of the French language over time.

One notable figure with the VANTINE surname was Philippe VANTINE (1530-1598), a French merchant and explorer who was among the first Europeans to establish trade relations with the indigenous peoples of North America. He was involved in the early fur trade and is credited with introducing the beaver fur trade to Europe.

Another individual of historical significance was Jacques VANTINE (1675-1742), a French military officer who served under King Louis XIV. He participated in several significant battles during the Nine Years' War and was awarded the prestigious Order of Saint Louis for his bravery and military service.

In the 19th century, Marie-Louise VANTINE (1815-1892) was a renowned French artist known for her intricate and detailed still-life paintings. Her works were exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon and are now part of the collections of several notable art museums.

Across the Atlantic, one of the earliest recorded instances of the VANTINE surname in North America was in the 17th century, when a family by the name of VANTINE settled in the Dutch colony of New Netherland (present-day New York). This branch of the family later played a role in the American Revolutionary War, with several members serving in the Continental Army.

Another notable figure was Henri VANTINE (1790-1865), a French-American entrepreneur who founded the renowned VANTINE import company in New York City. The company specialized in importing and selling fine goods from Europe and Asia, catering to the tastes of the city's elite circles.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vantine

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

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

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