Explore the Family Name Vinal
The meaning of Vinal
1. English (Kent and Sussex): habitational name from Vinnal’s Farm in Pebmarsh (Essex), which apparently takes its name from a certain Roger Weyenild whose surname appears to be from an Old English female personal name Wynnhild (from wynn ‘joy’ + hild ‘battle’). 2. Galician and Spanish (Viñal): habitational name from any of the six places in Galicia (Spain) named Viñal, from a derivative of viña ‘vineyard’.
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How common is the last name Vinal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vinal has seen a slight decrease in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, Vinal was ranked as the 45,403rd most popular surname, with 444 individuals bearing it, which equates to a proportion of 0.16 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 49,723 and the total count of individuals with this surname had dropped to 422, a proportion of 0.14 per 100k people. This represents a change of -9.51 in rank and a decrease in count by -4.95.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,403 | #49,723 | -9.51% |
| Count | 444 | 422 | -4.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vinal
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts among those with the surname Vinal between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identifying as White decreased slightly from 93.47% to 92.65%, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 2.93% to 5.21%. The percentage of those identifying as Two or more races saw a modest increase from 1.13% to 1.18%. During the same period, there were no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. Notably, the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals disappeared completely, from 1.13% in 2000 to 0.00% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.47% | 92.65% | -0.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.93% | 5.21% | 77.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.18% | 4.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.13% | 0% | -100% |