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

Vining, 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 Vining surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vining in America

Vining is the 6468th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vining surname appeared 5,253 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Vining.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vining 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 Vining

The surname Vining is of English origin, derived from the Old English word 'Vineyarde,' which means 'vine grower.' This name was first recorded in the 12th century and was initially used as an occupational surname for those involved in the cultivation of vineyards or the production of wine.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Vining can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1190, where a person named William le Vinur was mentioned. This suggests that the name was in use as early as the late 12th century in the county of Gloucestershire, England.

Throughout history, the surname Vining has undergone several spelling variations, including Vinor, Vyner, and Vynor, reflecting the regional dialects and the evolution of the English language over time. The name is also closely associated with certain place names, such as Vining Street in London, which may have been named after someone with the surname Vining.

One notable individual bearing this surname was Sir Thomas Vining (1570-1638), an English merchant and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1633-1634. Another prominent figure was Robert Vining (1773-1830), an English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Church of St. Peter's in Paddington.

In the literary world, the name Vining is associated with Elizabeth Gray Vining (1902-1999), an American writer and educator who served as a tutor to the Crown Prince of Japan, Akihito, and wrote several books about her experiences in Japan.

John Vining (1758-1802) was a British naval officer who played a significant role in the Battle of Camperdown during the French Revolutionary Wars, commanding the HMS Monmouth and contributing to the victory over the Dutch fleet.

Another notable figure was Edward Vining (1825-1898), an English clergyman and author who wrote several books on theology and served as the Rector of St. Peter's Church in Wolverhampton.

While the surname Vining may not have been as widespread as some other English surnames, it has a rich history dating back to the 12th century, with connections to various occupations, places, and notable individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vining

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

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

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