2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vindell
Of English origin, a locational name possibly from a lost or unidentified place.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Vindell. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vindell 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Vindell in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vindell, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.5%. The next largest groups are White (8.3%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vindell
Among Census respondents with the surname Vindell, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.5%. The next largest groups are White (8.3%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Vindell 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 Vindell surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino87.5% · 105
- White8.3% · 10
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vindell
Vindell 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
#121,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 142
+36 bearers (+34.0%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 22,257 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-22 bearers (-15.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,459 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #121,590 | 142 | 0.05 | +36 bearers (+34.0%) | Up 22,257 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -22 bearers (-15.5%) | Down 20,459 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 Vindell 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 | #121,590 | #142,049 | -16.8% |
| Count | 142 | 120 | -15.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -19.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vindell bearers went from 142 to 120 (-15.5% change). The surname moved down 20,459 positions in the national ranking, going from #121,590 to #142,049.
FAQ
Vindell surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vindell?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Vindell. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Vindell?
Vindell ranks #142,049 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 120 people with the surname Vindell. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), 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 Vindell.
Has Vindell become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vindell went from 142 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 22 (-15.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #121,590 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Vindell?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vindell, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.5%. The next largest groups are White (8.3%) and Black (1.7%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vindell in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.5% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vindell appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (87.5%), White (8.3%), Black (1.7%). 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 Vindell (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 Vindell mean?
Of English origin, a locational name possibly from a lost or unidentified place. 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 Vindell (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 share the surname Vindell?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.