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

Vinh, 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 Vinh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vinh in America

Vinh is the 31001st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vinh surname appeared 749 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 Vinh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vinh 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 Vinh

The surname "VINH" is of Vietnamese origin, with its roots traceable back to the ancient kingdom of Vietnam. This name gained prominence during the 11th and 12th centuries, particularly in the regions surrounding the Red River Delta.

The word "VINH" is believed to be derived from an old Vietnamese term that signified "eternal" or "everlasting." It was often used as a descriptor for individuals who possessed a strong sense of honor, loyalty, and resilience – qualities that were highly valued in Vietnamese society during that era.

Historical records indicate that the name "VINH" first appeared in ancient manuscripts and genealogical records from the Ly Dynasty (1009-1225). One notable mention was found in the "Dai Viet Su Ky Toan Thu," a comprehensive historical text compiled during the Tran Dynasty (1225-1400), which detailed the exploits of a revered military commander named Tran Hung Vinh (1301-1370).

In the 15th century, a prominent scholar and poet named Nguyen Binh Vinh (1444-1517) gained recognition for his literary works, which celebrated the beauty of Vietnamese culture and landscape. His poems and essays were widely circulated and studied by scholars throughout the region.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "VINH" was Vo Tanh Vinh (1683-1745), a skilled artisan and architect who contributed to the construction of several iconic temples and pagodas in the Imperial City of Hue, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

During the 19th century, a revolutionary leader named Nguyen Vinh Bao (1824-1886) played a crucial role in the Resistance War against French colonization. His unwavering determination and strategic leadership inspired many to join the fight for Vietnam's independence.

More recently, the name "VINH" gained international recognition through the accomplished filmmaker Tran Anh Vinh (1924-2019), whose award-winning films explored the complexities of Vietnamese culture and society during the 20th century.

Throughout its long history, the surname "VINH" has been deeply rooted in Vietnamese culture, carrying connotations of resilience, honor, and artistic expression. Its enduring legacy continues to be celebrated by individuals bearing this name around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vinh

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

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

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