Explore the Family Name Vignola
The meaning of Vignola
Italian: habitational name from any of various minor places so named, from vignola ‘small vineyard’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Carmine, Angelo, Annunziato, Gaeton, Nicola, Stefano.
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How common is the last name Vignola in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vignola has seen a slight decrease in the early 21st century. In 2000, Vignola was ranked as the 26,493rd most common surname in the United States, dropping to 28,909th place by 2010 – a decline of 9.12%. The number of individuals with this surname also fell from 866 in 2000 to 822 in 2010, representing a decrease of 5.08%. Consequently, the frequency of this surname per 100,000 people slipped from 0.32 to 0.28 during the same period, marking a -12.5% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,493 | #28,909 | -9.12% |
| Count | 866 | 822 | -5.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.28 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vignola
In terms of ethnicity, the Vignola name is predominantly associated with individuals of White descent, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, they constituted 94.69% of all Vignolas, though this figure decreased slightly to 92.94% in 2010. Hispanic representation among those with this surname increased by 18.11%, growing from 3.81% to 4.50% over the decade. Notably, there were no recorded Vignolas of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent in either year. The proportion of Vignolas identifying with two or more ethnicities rose by 40.38%, from 1.04% in 2000 to 1.46% in 2010, while the Black population with this surname emerged at 0.61% in 2010 after not being represented at all in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.69% | 92.94% | -1.85% |
| Hispanic | 3.81% | 4.5% | 18.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.46% | 40.38% |
| Black | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |