2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vinagre
A surname derived from the Spanish word for vinegar.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Vinagre. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vinagre 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Vinagre in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vinagre, the largest self-reported group is White at 61.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (29.1%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vinagre
The surname VINAGRE originates from Spain and can be traced back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "vinagre," which means "vinegar." This name likely referred to someone who either produced or sold vinegar as an occupation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the VINAGRE surname appears in a 13th-century document from the region of Castile, where it was spelled "Vinagra." This variation in spelling was common during that time period and may have been influenced by local dialects or scribal errors.
In the 14th century, the name VINAGRE is found in records from the city of Seville, suggesting that the family had established a presence in Andalusia. One noteworthy individual from this era was Pedro VINAGRE, a merchant who traded in wine and vinegar, born around 1350.
By the 15th century, the VINAGRE name had spread to other parts of Spain. In a 1486 census record from the town of Zaragoza, a family headed by Juan VINAGRE is listed as residents. This Juan VINAGRE was likely a farmer or vineyard owner, as the production of vinegar was often tied to the wine industry.
During the 16th century, the VINAGRE name gained prominence in the region of Catalonia. One of the most famous bearers of this surname was Beatriz VINAGRE, a writer and poet born in Barcelona in 1538. Her works explored themes of love and nature, and she was celebrated for her mastery of language.
The 17th century saw the VINAGRE name appear in records from the Spanish colonies in the Americas. In 1612, a man named Rodrigo VINAGRE is listed as one of the early settlers in the city of Havana, Cuba. He likely brought with him the knowledge of vinegar production and contributed to the development of this industry in the New World.
As the VINAGRE family grew and dispersed throughout Spain and its territories, the name continued to be associated with various occupations, from winemakers to merchants and artisans. Notable individuals from later centuries include the painter Francisco VINAGRE (1720-1792) and the renowned architect Antonio VINAGRE (1845-1918), both of whom left their mark on the cultural and architectural landscapes of Spain.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vinagre
Among Census respondents with the surname Vinagre, the largest self-reported group is White at 61.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (29.1%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Vinagre 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 Vinagre surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White61.8% · 68
- Hispanic or Latino29.1% · 32
- Two or more races4.5% · 5
- Black or African American2.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vinagre
Vinagre 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
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+15 bearers (+15.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,295 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-5 bearers (-4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,305 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+15.0%) | Up 6,295 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.3%) | Down 5,305 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 Vinagre 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 | #144,141 | #149,446 | -3.7% |
| Count | 115 | 110 | -4.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vinagre bearers went from 115 to 110 (-4.3% change). The surname moved down 5,305 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #149,446.
FAQ
Vinagre surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vinagre?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Vinagre. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Vinagre?
Vinagre ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Vinagre. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Vinagre.
Has Vinagre become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vinagre went from 115 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Vinagre?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vinagre, the largest self-reported group is White at 61.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (29.1%) and Two or More Races (4.5%). 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 Vinagre in the 2020 Census, accounting for 61.8% (68 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vinagre appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (61.8%), Hispanic (29.1%), Two or More Races (4.5%). 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 Vinagre (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 Vinagre mean?
A surname derived from the Spanish word for vinegar. 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 Vinagre (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 Americans have the surname Vinagre?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.