Explore the Family Name Vinge
The meaning of Vinge
Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian: variant of Winge.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vinge in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vinge experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 91,801 in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 104,602 - a decline of 13.94%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also declined during this period, with the count falling from 186 in 2000 to 171 in 2010, representing an 8.06% drop. The proportion of people named Vinge per 100k population also fell by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,801 | #104,602 | -13.94% |
| Count | 186 | 171 | -8.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vinge
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the Vinge surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage decreased slightly from 96.24% to 92.40%. Notably, there was a small increase in diversity within this surname group over the decade, with individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races appearing for the first time in the 2010 data, accounting for 2.92% each. There were no individuals who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.24% | 92.4% | -3.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.92% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.92% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |