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

Vindell, 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 Vindell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vindell in America

Vindell is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vindell surname appeared 142 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 Vindell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vindell 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 Vindell

The surname VINDELL is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a place name that may have been spelt as "Vindale," "Vinedall," or a similar variation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, where a certain Robert de Vindal was mentioned in 1212. This suggests that the name may have been associated with a specific location or landholding in that region during the early 13th century.

Another early record of the name appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a John Vyndal is listed. This spelling variation further reinforces the locational origin of the surname and its potential connection to a place name like "Vindale" or "Vinedall."

During the 14th century, the surname VINDELL gained prominence through the exploits of Sir William Vindell (c. 1320 - 1389), a renowned knight who fought alongside Edward the Black Prince during the Hundred Years' War. His valor and service to the crown are well-documented in historical accounts of the time.

In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the VINDELL surname was Thomas Vindell (1505 - 1573), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire. His name appears in various property records and legal documents from that era, indicating the family's continued influence and standing in the region.

Another prominent figure bearing the VINDELL surname was Sir Edward Vindell (1628 - 1701), a member of the English gentry and a supporter of the Parliamentarian cause during the English Civil War. His contributions to the conflict and his role in local politics earned him recognition in historical accounts of the time.

While the surname VINDELL has its roots in England, over the centuries, it has been carried by families across various parts of the British Isles and beyond, as individuals migrated and established new lineages in different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vindell

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

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

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