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

Vinluan, 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 Vinluan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vinluan in America

Vinluan is the 37442nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vinluan surname appeared 595 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 Vinluan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vinluan 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 Vinluan

The surname VINLUAN originated in the Philippines. It is believed to have derived from the Visayan language, which is spoken in the central islands of the archipelago. The name is thought to be a combination of two words: "vin" meaning "to come" and "luan" meaning "home" or "place of origin."

VINLUAN is a relatively uncommon surname, but it can be traced back to the 17th century in the Philippines. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in church records and land deeds from the Spanish colonial period. During this time, the spelling of the name may have varied slightly, with variations such as "Vinluán" or "Vinluán" appearing in historical documents.

One notable individual with the surname VINLUAN was Pedro Vinluan, a prominent landowner and community leader in the town of Lipa, Batangas, in the late 18th century. Another early record of the name is found in the 1849 census of the town of Tanauan, Leyte, which lists a family by the name of Vinluan.

In the 20th century, a few individuals with the surname VINLUAN achieved recognition in various fields. Feliciano Vinluan (1890-1972) was a respected educator and writer from Bohol, known for his contributions to the Visayan literary canon. Estelita Vinluan (1925-2015) was a celebrated actress and singer in the Philippines, known for her roles in both films and stage productions.

Another notable figure was Sergio Vinluan (1932-2005), a Filipino diplomat and ambassador who served in various countries throughout his career. He was also a prolific author, writing several books on international relations and diplomacy.

While not as common as some other Filipino surnames, VINLUAN has a rich history and can be traced back to its origins in the central islands of the Philippines. The name continues to be carried by individuals of Filipino descent around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vinluan

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

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

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