2000
#12,878
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,191
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.81
Rare Last name
Vine
An English topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a vineyard or an area where grapevines grew.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,570 Americans carry the last name Vine. That puts it at #13,088 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.75 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 133,367 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vine 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 Vine with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.6K
1 in 133,367
Census rank
#13,088
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,241 bearers of the surname Vine in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.75 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13088th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vine, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.6%. The next largest groups are Black (8.9%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vine
Among Census respondents with the surname Vine, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.6%. The next largest groups are Black (8.9%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Vine 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 Vine surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White81.6% · 1,829
- Black or African American8.9% · 200
- Two or more races4.2% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino4.0% · 90
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 17
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 11
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vine
Vine 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
#13,267
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,299
+108 bearers (+4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.78
Rank movement Down 389 places
2020
#13,088
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,241
-58 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.75
Rank movement Up 179 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #12,878 | 2,191 | 0.81 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,267 | 2,299 | 0.78 | +108 bearers (+4.9%) | Down 389 places |
| 2020 | #13,088 | 2,241 | 0.75 | -58 bearers (-2.5%) | Up 179 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 Vine 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 | #13,267 | #13,088 | 1.3% |
| Count | 2,299 | 2,241 | -2.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.78 | 0.75 | -3.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vine bearers went from 2,299 to 2,241 (-2.5% change). The surname moved up 179 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,267 to #13,088.
FAQ
Vine surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vine?
Name Census estimates that about 2,570 living Americans carry the surname Vine. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 133,367 residents.
How common is Vine?
Vine ranks #13,088 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.75 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,241 people with the surname Vine. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,570), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.75 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.75 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Vine.
Has Vine become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vine went from 2,299 recorded bearers to 2,241. That is a decrease of 58 (-2.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #13,267 to #13,088.
What does the Census say about the background of Vine?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vine, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.6%. The next largest groups are Black (8.9%) and Two or More Races (4.2%). 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 Vine in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.6% (1,829 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vine appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (81.6%), Black (8.9%), Two or More Races (4.2%). 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 Vine (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 Vine mean?
An English topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a vineyard or an area where grapevines grew. 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 Vine (0.75 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 Vine?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.