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

Vinston, 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 Vinston surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vinston in America

Vinston is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vinston surname appeared 123 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 Vinston.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vinston 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 Vinston

The surname VINSTON has its origins in England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "wine" and "tun," meaning "wine town" or "wine farm." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to individuals who either lived in a settlement known for its vineyards or were involved in the production or trade of wine.

One of the earliest known bearers of this surname was Richard de Wynton, who was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273. This historical record was a survey of landholders in England commissioned by King Edward I. The name also appeared in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1292, where it was recorded as "Wyneston."

During the Middle Ages, variations in spelling were common due to the lack of standardized orthography. As a result, the surname VINSTON was also recorded as Wynston, Winston, and Vineston in various medieval records and documents.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing this surname was William Vineston (1490-1563), an English clergyman who served as the Dean of Peterborough Cathedral from 1541 until his death. Another individual of note was John Vinston (1592-1671), a prominent merchant and landowner in the county of Gloucestershire.

As the surname spread across England, it became associated with certain place names. For instance, the village of Winston in Gloucestershire is believed to have derived its name from the Old English words "wine" and "tun," similar to the etymology of the VINSTON surname.

Other notable individuals with this surname throughout history include:

1. Sir Thomas Vinston (1615-1679), an English politician and member of parliament during the reign of King Charles II.
2. Mary Vinston (1720-1792), a renowned playwright and poet in the 18th century.
3. George Vinston (1825-1901), a British explorer and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in the African continent.
4. William Vinston (1863-1942), an English architect known for designing several iconic buildings in London, including the Savoy Hotel.
5. Emily Vinston (1890-1976), a pioneering female scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of genetics and helped advance our understanding of hereditary traits.

While the surname VINSTON may have originated from humble beginnings as a descriptor of a wine-producing settlement, it has since been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including clergymen, politicians, artists, explorers, and scientists, contributing to the rich tapestry of English history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vinston

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

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

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