2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vendemia
An Italian surname derived from "vendemia" meaning grape harvest season.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Vendemia. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vendemia 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Vendemia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vendemia, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vendemia
The surname VENDEMIA is of Italian origin, derived from the Italian word "vendemmia," which means "grape harvest" or "vintage." This name can be traced back to the Middle Ages when many surnames were occupational names, referring to the trades or professions of those who bore them.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname VENDEMIA can be found in various historical documents from various regions of Italy, particularly in areas known for their vineyards and wine production. For example, in the 13th century, records from the Tuscan city of Siena mention individuals with the surname VENDEMIA, likely indicating their involvement in the grape harvesting and winemaking processes.
In the 14th century, the surname VENDEMIA appeared in the records of the Republic of Venice, where viticulture and wine production played a significant role in the local economy. The name was also found in other wine-producing regions of Italy, such as Piedmont, Lombardy, and Emilia-Romagna.
One notable historical figure bearing the surname VENDEMIA was Giovanni Vendemia, a renowned winemaker from the Chianti region of Tuscany, who lived during the 16th century. His innovative techniques in grape cultivation and winemaking were highly praised and helped establish the reputation of Chianti wines.
Another prominent VENDEMIA was Pietro Vendemia, a respected vintner from the Langhe region of Piedmont, who lived in the 17th century. He is credited with introducing new grape varieties and refining the winemaking processes in the region, contributing to the development of the acclaimed Barolo and Barbaresco wines.
In the 18th century, the name VENDEMIA was also associated with the Venetian nobility. Andrea Vendemia, born in 1712, was a prominent member of the Venetian aristocracy and served as a respected diplomat and statesman for the Republic of Venice.
As the surname VENDEMIA spread throughout Italy, it also adopted variations in spelling, such as Vendemmi, Vendeminio, and Vendemio, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of different areas.
While the surname VENDEMIA is not among the most common Italian surnames, its historical significance lies in its connection to the ancient and revered tradition of winemaking in Italy, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and agricultural roots of the Italian people.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vendemia
Among Census respondents with the surname Vendemia, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Vendemia 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 Vendemia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.1% · 108
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.4% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vendemia
Vendemia 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
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-2 bearers (-1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,742 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,920 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.7%) | Down 10,742 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 2,920 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 Vendemia 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 | #142,108 | #145,028 | -2.1% |
| Count | 117 | 116 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vendemia bearers went from 117 to 116 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 2,920 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #145,028.
FAQ
Vendemia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vendemia?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Vendemia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Vendemia?
Vendemia ranks #145,028 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 116 people with the surname Vendemia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), 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 Vendemia.
Has Vendemia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vendemia went from 117 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Vendemia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vendemia, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%) and Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Vendemia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.1% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vendemia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%), Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Vendemia (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 Vendemia mean?
An Italian surname derived from "vendemia" meaning grape harvest season. 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 Vendemia (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 Vendemia?
Find out how many people have the surname Vendemia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.