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

Vin, 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 Vin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vin in America

Vin is the 77264th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vin surname appeared 248 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 Vin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vin 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 Vin

The surname "VIN" is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "vin" meaning "wine." It likely originated as an occupational surname for someone involved in the wine trade or viticulture, such as a vintner or wine merchant.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to the 12th century in regions of France known for their wine production, such as Burgundy and Bordeaux. It is believed that the name may have also been associated with certain places or vineyards, though the exact origins are not clear.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the surname "VIN" was Robert Vin, a merchant from the city of Reims in the Champagne region of France, who was mentioned in a local charter dated 1198. Another early record is of a Guillaume Vin, a vintner from the village of Pommard in Burgundy, who was listed in a tax register from 1276.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various historical records, including the "Livre des Bourgeois de Caen" (Book of Burghers of Caen), which mentioned a Jean Vin in 1345. This document provides evidence of the surname's presence in the Normandy region during that time period.

One notable individual with the surname "VIN" was Étienne Vin, a French writer and poet from the 16th century, who was born in Lyon in 1509 and died in Paris in 1587. His works included satirical poetry and commentaries on the political and religious turmoil of his era.

Another prominent figure was Jacques Vin, a French military officer and engineer who lived from 1619 to 1692. He is known for his contributions to fortification design and his service under King Louis XIV during the Franco-Dutch War.

In the 18th century, a family bearing the surname "VIN" gained prominence in the Champagne region as successful wine merchants and producers. Among them was Claude-François Vin (1730-1804), whose vineyards in Épernay were renowned for their fine champagne.

As the surname spread beyond France, it also took on variations in spelling and pronunciation in other languages and regions. For example, in Italy, the name became "Vino," reflecting the Italian word for wine.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vin

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

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

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