2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Viena
A surname from Latin meaning "winner" or "conqueror".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 140 Americans carry the last name Viena. That puts it at #140,525 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,448,245 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Viena 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
140
1 in 2,448,245
Census rank
#140,525
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
122
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 122 bearers of the surname Viena in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 140525th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Viena, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 58.2%. The next largest groups are White (13.9%) and Hispanic (13.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Viena
The surname Viena has its origins in Spain, with records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "viena," which means "vein" or "blood vessel." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person's occupation or trade related to the medical field or bloodletting practices.
In the early 16th century, the name Viena appeared in several historical documents and records from the Castilian region of Spain. One notable example is the "Libro de Bautismos" (Baptismal Book) of the Santa María la Mayor church in Valladolid, which recorded the baptism of Juana Viena in 1523.
The earliest known person with the surname Viena was Pedro Viena, a merchant and landowner who lived in Seville during the late 15th century. Records indicate that he owned several vineyards and properties in the region.
Another notable individual with the surname Viena was Juan Viena, a soldier who served in the Spanish army during the Conquest of the Americas in the 16th century. He participated in the conquest of Mexico under Hernán Cortés and later settled in the city of Puebla, where he was granted land and titles for his service.
In the 17th century, the Viena family established themselves in the region of Extremadura, where they became prominent landowners and local noblemen. One of the most influential members of this family was Alonso Viena y Carvajal, who served as the mayor of the town of Cáceres in the mid-1600s.
During the 18th century, the surname Viena spread to other parts of Spain, as well as to Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable figure from this period was María Viena, a renowned painter and artist who was born in Seville in 1725. Her works were widely acclaimed and can still be found in several museums and private collections in Spain.
Throughout its history, the surname Viena has also been associated with various place names and localities in Spain. For example, the town of Viana in the Navarre region is believed to have derived its name from the same root as the surname Viena, suggesting a possible connection or origin.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Viena
Among Census respondents with the surname Viena, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 58.2%. The next largest groups are White (13.9%) and Hispanic (13.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Viena 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 Viena surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander58.2% · 71
- White13.9% · 17
- Hispanic or Latino13.9% · 17
- Two or more races10.7% · 13
- Black or African American3.3% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Viena
Viena 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
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+9 bearers (+8.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 158 places
2020
#140,525
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+10 bearers (+8.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,728 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.7%) | Down 158 places |
| 2020 | #140,525 | 122 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+8.9%) | Up 6,728 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 Viena 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 | #147,253 | #140,525 | 4.6% |
| Count | 112 | 122 | 8.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 2.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Viena bearers went from 112 to 122 (+8.9% change). The surname moved up 6,728 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #140,525.
FAQ
Viena surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Viena?
Name Census estimates that about 140 living Americans carry the surname Viena. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,448,245 residents.
How common is Viena?
Viena ranks #140,525 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 122 people with the surname Viena. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (140), 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 Viena.
Has Viena become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Viena went from 112 recorded bearers to 122. That is an increase of 10 (+8.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #147,253 to #140,525.
What does the Census say about the background of Viena?
Among Census respondents with the surname Viena, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 58.2%. The next largest groups are White (13.9%) and Hispanic (13.9%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Viena in the 2020 Census, accounting for 58.2% (71 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Viena appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (58.2%), White (13.9%), Hispanic (13.9%). 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 Viena (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 Viena mean?
A surname from Latin meaning "winner" or "conqueror". 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 Viena (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 have the last name Viena?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Viena, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.