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

Vinoya, 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 Vinoya surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vinoya in America

Vinoya is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vinoya surname appeared 208 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 Vinoya.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vinoya 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 Vinoya

The surname VINOYA is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Portugal and Spain, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "vinum," meaning "wine," and the suffix "-oya," which could indicate a connection to a particular place or lineage.

Historical records from the 13th century mention the VINOYA name in documents related to land ownership and taxation in the Douro Valley, a renowned wine-producing region in northern Portugal. It is possible that the name was initially associated with individuals involved in the wine trade or viticulture in this area.

In the 15th century, the VINOYA name appeared in manuscripts documenting the establishment of a prominent family in the town of Ribera del Duero, a renowned wine region in the province of Burgos, Spain. This family is believed to have played a significant role in the local wine industry and may have contributed to the spread of the VINOYA surname throughout the region.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the VINOYA surname was Pedro VINOYA, a respected vintner who lived in the village of Vilar de Andorinho, Portugal, in the late 14th century. His legacy can be traced through historical documents detailing his involvement in the local wine trade and the family's vineyards.

In the 16th century, the VINOYA name gained recognition with the birth of Juan VINOYA (1512-1589), a prominent winemaker and landowner in the town of Aranda de Duero, Spain. His innovative techniques and successful business ventures helped establish the VINOYA family as a influential presence in the region's wine industry.

Another notable figure was María VINOYA (1671-1738), a renowned vintner from the town of Reguengos de Monsaraz, Portugal. Her exceptional skills in winemaking and her dedication to preserving traditional methods earned her widespread acclaim, and her vineyards were highly sought after for their exceptional quality.

During the 18th century, the VINOYA surname was associated with the influential family of Martín VINOYA (1725-1801), a respected wine merchant and landowner in the Ribera del Duero region of Spain. His business ventures and extensive vineyards played a significant role in the economic prosperity of the area.

The 19th century saw the rise of Antonia VINOYA (1819-1892), a pioneering winemaker from the Douro Valley in Portugal. She is credited with introducing innovative techniques and establishing a renowned winery that gained international recognition for its exceptional wines.

Throughout its history, the VINOYA surname has remained closely tied to the wine-producing regions of the Iberian Peninsula, reflecting the family's deep-rooted connection to the art of viticulture and winemaking.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vinoya

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

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

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