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

Vint, 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 Vint surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vint in America

Vint is the 32750th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vint surname appeared 701 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 Vint.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vint 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 Vint

The surname VINT is of English origin, traced back to the early 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "vint," meaning a path or a way, particularly referring to a winding path or a road leading to a vineyard. This connection suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived near vineyards or worked in the wine industry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VINT can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex, dated 1327, where a certain John Vint is listed. This document provides valuable evidence of the name's existence and usage during the medieval period in England.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in various spellings, such as "Vynct" and "Vyncte," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions of the time. The name VINT was also associated with certain place names, such as Vint's Hill in Gloucestershire, which may have contributed to its widespread use.

Notably, the name VINT was borne by several historical figures throughout the centuries. One such individual was Richard Vint, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London during the late 16th century (c. 1550-1620). Another notable bearer of the name was Sir Thomas Vint (1597-1677), an English politician and member of the Long Parliament during the English Civil War.

In the 18th century, the VINT surname gained further recognition with the life of John Vint (1720-1787), a renowned English painter and engraver known for his portraiture and landscape works. His artistic contributions helped to elevate the prestige of the name during this period.

Another significant figure was William Vint (1768-1834), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. His distinguished military career and bravery during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 added to the historical significance of the VINT name.

In the literary realm, the name VINT was borne by the English author and poet, Edward Vint (1810-1871), whose works explored themes of nature and romanticism, further enriching the cultural legacy associated with this surname.

While the surname VINT may have originated from humble beginnings, its rich history and association with notable individuals across various fields have contributed to its enduring presence and significance in the annals of English nomenclature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vint

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

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

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