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

Vine, 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 Vine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vine in America

Vine is the 13267th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vine surname appeared 2,299 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Vine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vine 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 Vine

The surname Vine is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "vinr," which means "friend" or "neighbor." This word later evolved into the Middle English word "vine," which could be used to describe someone who lived near a vineyard or worked with grapes and wine production.

In its earliest recorded use, the name Vine appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landholdings and taxes in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name was already established in certain regions of the country by the late 11th century.

The earliest known bearer of the surname was Robert de la Vine, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1195. These rolls were financial records kept by the English government, documenting taxes and payments made by landowners and other citizens.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Vine was particularly prevalent in the counties of Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall, regions known for their fertile soil and wine production. It is likely that many Vine families were involved in the cultivation of grapes or the making of wine during this time.

One notable historical figure with the surname Vine was Sir Robert Vine, a 17th-century English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1641. He played a significant role in the English Civil War, initially supporting the Royalist cause but later siding with the Parliamentarians.

Another prominent individual was Richard Vine, a 16th-century English composer and organist who served at the Chapel Royal under the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. His compositions for the Anglican Church helped shape the development of English sacred music during the Renaissance period.

In the 18th century, George Vine was a renowned English engraver and cartographer, known for his intricate maps and illustrations. His detailed engravings of landscapes and cityscapes were highly prized by collectors and mapmakers of the time.

During the 19th century, Charles Vine was a respected English engineer and inventor. He is best known for his contributions to the development of the early railway system, including the design of innovative steam locomotives and improvements to track construction.

Finally, in the 20th century, John Vine was a British diplomat and civil servant who served as the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration from 2008 to 2014. His role involved overseeing and reporting on the policies and operations of the UK Border Agency and its successor organizations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vine

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

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

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