Explore the Family Name Vina
The meaning of Vina
1. Galician and Spanish (Viña): habitational name from any of numerous places called Viña (mainly in Galicia and Asturias), from viña ‘vineyard’. 2. Catalan: Castilianized form (Viña) of Vinya, from vinya ‘vineyard’. The surname Vinya is apparently not found in Spain. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Amado, Benito, Medardo, Pedro, Alberto, Alfredo, Ana, Candido, Carlos, Catalino, Cruz.
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How common is the last name Vina in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vina has seen a growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,145th in terms of prevalence among surnames in the U.S., but rose to 34,967th in 2010, an increase of about 5.86%. The actual count of individuals carrying the surname also increased during this period from 565 to 645, marking a rise of 14.16%. The proportion of people named Vina per 100,000 also showed a slight increase from 0.21 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,145 | #34,967 | 5.86% |
| Count | 565 | 645 | 14.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.22 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vina
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Vina surname is predominantly associated with Hispanic ethnicity, which saw an increase from 63.72% in 2000 to 70.54% in 2010. Proportions associated with White ethnicity decreased significantly from 26.73% to 19.22%. The percentage of individuals with the Vina surname who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased modestly, rising by 14.25% to reach 9.30% in 2010. Notably, there were no recorded instances of the surname within individuals who identify as Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 63.72% | 70.54% | 10.7% |
| White | 26.73% | 19.22% | -28.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.14% | 9.3% | 14.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |