2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vientos
An Italian or Spanish surname relating to winds or breezes.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Vientos. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vientos 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Vientos in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vientos, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 84.3%. The next largest groups are White (11.1%) and Black (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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 In some historical documents, the name appears with variations in spelling, such as "Viento" or "Vientas."
One notable historical reference to the surname Vientos is found in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, where a person named Juan Vientos was listed as a victim of the religious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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vientos
Among Census respondents with the surname Vientos, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 84.3%. The next largest groups are White (11.1%) and Black (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Vientos 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 Vientos surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino84.3% · 91
- White11.1% · 12
- Black or African American2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vientos
Vientos appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-10 bearers (-8.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,795 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.5%) | Down 9,795 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 Vientos 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 | #141,140 | #150,935 | -6.9% |
| Count | 118 | 108 | -8.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vientos bearers went from 118 to 108 (-8.5% change). The surname moved down 9,795 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #150,935.
FAQ
Vientos surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vientos?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Vientos. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Vientos?
Vientos ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Vientos. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Vientos.
Has Vientos become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vientos went from 118 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Vientos?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vientos, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 84.3%. The next largest groups are White (11.1%) and Black (2.8%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vientos in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.3% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vientos appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (84.3%), White (11.1%), Black (2.8%). 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 Vientos (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 Vientos mean?
An Italian or Spanish surname relating to winds or breezes. 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 Vientos (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 surname Vientos?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.