Explore the Family Name Vinton
The meaning of Vinton
English: 1. variant of Finton with voicing of the initial consonant (see Fenton). In Sussex and Kent the name was probably confused with Winton. 2. variant of Venton. History: John Vinton was a resident of Lynn, MA, as early as 1648. He had numerous prominent descendants, including Samuel Finley Vinton, who was born in South Hadley, MA, in 1792, and became on OH congressman.
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How common is the last name Vinton in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vinton has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 14,995th and slipped to 15,183rd in 2010, reflecting a -1.25% change in its rank. The count of individuals with the Vinton surname grew by approximately 7.24%, from 1,809 to 1,940 over the decade. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of this surname dropped slightly from 0.67 to 0.66, a -1.49% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,995 | #15,183 | -1.25% |
| Count | 1,809 | 1,940 | 7.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.66 | -1.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vinton
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts. The percentage of those identifying as White with the surname Vinton decreased from 83.25% in 2000 to 80.36% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a minor increase from 14.15% to 14.69%. Notably, there was a significant rise in the number of individuals with this surname identifying as Black or as having two or more races. The percentage of Black individuals increased from 1.44% to 2.42%, whereas those reporting two or more races rose dramatically from 0.94% to 1.65%. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0 for both years, indicating no individuals with the Vinton surname identified with these ethnicities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.25% | 80.36% | -3.47% |
| Hispanic | 14.15% | 14.69% | 3.82% |
| Black | 1.44% | 2.42% | 68.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 1.65% | 75.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |