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

Vientos, 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 Vientos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vientos in America

Vientos is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vientos surname appeared 118 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 Vientos.

The history of the last name Vientos

The surname Vientos is of Spanish origin, derived from the word "viento" meaning "wind" in English. It is believed to have originated in the late 15th century or early 16th century, possibly as a descriptive surname for someone who lived near a windy area or worked in an occupation related to the wind.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Vientos can be traced back to various regions of Spain, including Andalusia, Catalonia, and Castile. In some historical documents, the name appears with variations in spelling, such as "Viento" or "Vientas."

One notable historical reference to the surname Vientos is found in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, where a person named Juan Vientos was listed as a victim of the religious persecution in the late 16th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, as Spanish explorers and colonists ventured to the Americas, the surname Vientos spread to various parts of the New World, particularly in Mexico and South America.

Among the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Vientos is Pedro Vientos, a Spanish sailor and explorer who was part of the expeditions to the Americas in the early 16th century. Another notable figure was Juana Vientos (1542-1618), a renowned midwife and healer in colonial Mexico.

In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the surname was Miguel Vientos (1728-1803), a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish colonial forces in the Americas.

Moving into the 19th century, one prominent individual with the surname Vientos was José Vientos (1812-1879), a Mexican politician and lawyer who played a significant role in the Reform War in Mexico.

Another noteworthy figure was Emilia Vientos (1865-1935), a Spanish author and poet known for her works that celebrated the beauty of nature and the Spanish countryside.

Throughout history, the surname Vientos has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, soldiers, and political figures, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vientos

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

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 Vientos 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.

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

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