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

Vines, 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 Vines surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vines in America

Vines is the 3547th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vines surname appeared 10,061 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Vines.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vines 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 Vines

The surname Vines is believed to have originated in England, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is a topographical name, derived from the Old English word "vinr," meaning "vine" or "grapevine." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name lived near or were associated with vineyards or areas where grapevines grew abundantly.

The earliest known record of the name Vines appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "de Vines," referring to someone who lived near or worked with vines. This entry supports the theory that the name originated from a place name or occupation related to vineyards.

In the 13th century, the name was found in various forms, such as "de la Vyne," "atte Vyne," and "de Vynor," indicating variations in spelling and usage. These variants further reinforce the connection to vines or vineyards.

One notable early bearer of the name was John de la Vyne, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in the 13th century. He is mentioned in several historical records from that period, including the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1242.

Another individual worth mentioning is William Vines, a Puritan minister and author who lived from 1590 to 1660. He was a prominent figure in the English Reformation and wrote several influential works on theology and religious matters.

In the 16th century, the Vines family had a strong presence in Gloucestershire, England. One member of this family, Richard Vines, was born in 1589 and became a respected minister and author, known for his contributions to the Westminster Assembly.

Moving forward to the 17th century, we find Francis Vines, a renowned English theologian and scholar who lived from 1610 to 1659. He was a prominent figure in the debates surrounding Arminianism and Calvinism during that period.

Lastly, it is worth noting that the name Vines has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Vine Street in London and Vine Cottage in Oxfordshire. These place names further reinforce the topographical origins of the surname, linking it to areas where vines or vineyards were once prevalent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vines

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

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

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