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

Vinokur, 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 Vinokur surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vinokur in America

Vinokur is the 54864th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vinokur surname appeared 375 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 Vinokur.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vinokur 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 Vinokur

The surname VINOKUR is of Russian origin, derived from the word "vinokur," which literally translates to "wine maker" or "distiller." This occupational surname dates back to the 16th century in Russia, when the production and sale of alcoholic beverages were tightly controlled by the state.

The earliest recorded instances of the VINOKUR surname can be found in various historical documents and records from the Russian Empire, such as tax registers, census records, and official correspondence. One notable example is Ivan Vinokur, a prominent merchant and distiller who lived in Moscow in the late 17th century and supplied vodka to the imperial court.

As the VINOKUR family name spread across Russia, it took on different spellings and variations, including Vinokurov, Vinokourov, and Vinokurov. These variations often reflected regional dialects or the preferences of individual families.

Throughout history, several individuals bearing the VINOKUR surname have achieved notable accomplishments. For instance, Grigory Vinokur (1896-1947) was a renowned Russian poet, satirist, and screenwriter known for his humorous works and contributions to Soviet literature.

Another prominent figure was Mikhail Vinokur (1925-2019), a celebrated Russian clown and actor who performed with the Moscow Circus for over six decades and was widely regarded as a master of his craft.

In the realm of science, Yuri Vinokur (1927-2009) was a distinguished Russian physicist who made significant contributions to the field of theoretical physics, particularly in the areas of quantum mechanics and solid-state physics.

The VINOKUR surname also found its way into other parts of Europe, as evidenced by the existence of individuals like Lina Vinokur (1909-1998), a Polish-born artist and sculptor who lived and worked in France.

Additionally, the name has been associated with notable figures in the United States, such as Mark Vinokur (born 1971), an American actor and comedian known for his appearances in various television shows and films.

While the VINOKUR surname has its roots in the wine-making and distilling trades of ancient Russia, it has since spread across the globe, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark in various fields, from literature and the arts to science and entertainment.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vinokur

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

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

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