2000
#109,915
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 149
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Vinall
A surname derived from French words meaning "from wine" or "wine grower".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 167 Americans carry the last name Vinall. That puts it at #123,817 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,052,421 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vinall 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Vinall with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
167
1 in 2,052,421
Census rank
#123,817
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
146
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 146 bearers of the surname Vinall in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 123817th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vinall, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vinall
The surname Vinall is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "vin" meaning "vine" and "halh" meaning "nook" or "corner of land." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked with vineyards.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vinall can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "Vynhale." This document was a survey of landowners and their holdings in various counties across England. The name is also mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, further indicating its presence in the region during the 14th century.
In the 15th century, the name appears in various historical records with slight variations in spelling, such as "Vynall" and "Vinehall." These variations highlight the fluidity of surname spellings during this period, as they were often adapted based on local dialects and pronunciation.
One notable individual with the surname Vinall was John Vinall, born in 1532 in Warwickshire, England. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the local parish council. Another early record is of William Vinall, who was born in 1567 in Gloucestershire and worked as a merchant in Bristol.
In the 17th century, the name Vinall can be found in the parish records of several English counties, including Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, and Warwickshire. During this time, many Vinalls were involved in agriculture and worked as farmers or landowners.
As the centuries progressed, the name gradually spread beyond its initial geographic concentration in the West Midlands region of England. By the 18th century, individuals with the surname Vinall could be found in various parts of the country, including London and the surrounding areas.
One notable figure from this period was Richard Vinall, born in 1715 in Warwickshire. He was a successful merchant and landowner, and his family played an important role in the local community. Another individual of note was Samuel Vinall, born in 1768 in Worcestershire, who was a respected scholar and author of several works on theology and philosophy.
Throughout the 19th century, the Vinall surname continued to be present across England, with some families maintaining their ties to the West Midlands region, while others ventured further afield, contributing to the gradual dispersal of the name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vinall
Among Census respondents with the surname Vinall, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Vinall 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 Vinall surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.9% · 143
- Hispanic or Latino0.7% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 1
- Two or more races0.7% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vinall
Vinall 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
#117,480
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 148
-1 bearers (-0.7%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 7,565 places
2020
#123,817
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 146
-2 bearers (-1.4%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 6,337 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #109,915 | 149 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #117,480 | 148 | 0.05 | -1 bearers (-0.7%) | Down 7,565 places |
| 2020 | #123,817 | 146 | 0.05 | -2 bearers (-1.4%) | Down 6,337 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 Vinall 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 | #117,480 | #123,817 | -5.4% |
| Count | 148 | 146 | -1.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | -2.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vinall bearers went from 148 to 146 (-1.4% change). The surname moved down 6,337 positions in the national ranking, going from #117,480 to #123,817.
FAQ
Vinall surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vinall?
Name Census estimates that about 167 living Americans carry the surname Vinall. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,052,421 residents.
How common is Vinall?
Vinall ranks #123,817 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 146 people with the surname Vinall. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (167), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Vinall.
Has Vinall become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vinall went from 148 recorded bearers to 146. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #117,480 to #123,817.
What does the Census say about the background of Vinall?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vinall, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.7%). 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 Vinall in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.9% (143 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vinall appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.9%), Hispanic (0.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.7%). 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 Vinall (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 Vinall mean?
A surname derived from French words meaning "from wine" or "wine grower". 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 Vinall (0.05 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 Vinall?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.