2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Vinitsky
A surname indicating geographical origin from a place called Vinitsa.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 140 Americans carry the last name Vinitsky. That puts it at #140,525 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,448,245 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vinitsky 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.
Bearers in the US
140
1 in 2,448,245
Census rank
#140,525
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
122
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 122 bearers of the surname Vinitsky in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 140525th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vinitsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%) and Two or More Races (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vinitsky
The surname Vinitsky originates from Eastern Europe, predominantly Russia and Ukraine. It is derived from the Russian word "vino," meaning wine, and the suffix "-tsky," indicating a location or place of origin. This suggests that the name likely arose in a wine-producing region or was associated with individuals involved in the wine trade or production.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Vinitsky can be traced back to the late 16th and early 17th centuries in various Russian and Ukrainian historical documents and records. One notable example is Fyodor Vinitsky, a Russian merchant and trader who lived in the city of Veliky Novgorod in the early 1600s.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Vinitsky name was widely associated with the nobility and landed gentry in parts of Ukraine and Russia. Historical records mention several prominent figures bearing this surname, including Yegor Vinitsky, a Ukrainian landowner and military commander who fought against the Crimean Tatars in the late 1600s.
In the 19th century, the name Vinitsky gained recognition through the literary works of Ivan Vinitsky, a Russian writer and poet who was born in 1828 and wrote extensively about rural life and the peasantry. His collection of poems, titled "Peasant Songs," was widely acclaimed and contributed to the preservation of traditional Russian folk culture.
Another noteworthy individual was Nikolai Vinitsky, a Russian scientist and botanist who lived from 1845 to 1901. He made significant contributions to the study of plant physiology and was a pioneer in the field of agricultural science in Russia.
In the 20th century, the name Vinitsky continued to be associated with various fields, including the arts and sciences. Mikhail Vinitsky, a Russian painter and artist who lived from 1903 to 1982, gained recognition for his vibrant landscapes and scenes depicting everyday life in Russia.
While the surname Vinitsky has its roots in Eastern Europe, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the name remains deeply connected to its historical origins and continues to reflect the rich cultural heritage of the regions where it first emerged.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vinitsky
Among Census respondents with the surname Vinitsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%) and Two or More Races (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Vinitsky 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 Vinitsky surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.4% · 120
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vinitsky
Vinitsky 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
#132,206
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
+4 bearers (+3.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,020 places
2020
#140,525
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
-6 bearers (-4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,319 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.2%) | Down 5,020 places |
| 2020 | #140,525 | 122 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-4.7%) | Down 8,319 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 Vinitsky 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 | #132,206 | #140,525 | -6.3% |
| Count | 128 | 122 | -4.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 2.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vinitsky bearers went from 128 to 122 (-4.7% change). The surname moved down 8,319 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #140,525.
FAQ
Vinitsky surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vinitsky?
Name Census estimates that about 140 living Americans carry the surname Vinitsky. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,448,245 residents.
How common is Vinitsky?
Vinitsky ranks #140,525 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 122 people with the surname Vinitsky. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (140), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Vinitsky.
Has Vinitsky become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vinitsky went from 128 recorded bearers to 122. That is a decrease of 6 (-4.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #132,206 to #140,525.
What does the Census say about the background of Vinitsky?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vinitsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%) and Two or More Races (0.8%). 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 Vinitsky in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.4% (120 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vinitsky appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%), Two or More Races (0.8%). 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 Vinitsky (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 Vinitsky mean?
A surname indicating geographical origin from a place called Vinitsa. 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 Vinitsky (0.04 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 people have the last name Vinitsky?
Want to know how many people are called Vinitsky? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.