Explore the Family Name Vinzant
The meaning of Vinzant
Variant of Vincent.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vinzant in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vinzant has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 24,328th in terms of popularity but climbed to the 23,750th position by 2010, marking an increase of 2.38%. The count of individuals carrying the Vinzant surname also rose from 965 in 2000 to 1,065 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 10.36%. However, the proportion of people named Vinzant per 100k remained static at 0.36 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,328 | #23,750 | 2.38% |
| Count | 965 | 1,065 | 10.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vinzant
Turning to the ethnicity linked to the surname Vinzant, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been several shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, these groups accounted for 0.66% and 1.31% of Vinzants respectively. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased, dropping from 3.01% in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010. The largest ethnic group, Whites, saw a slight decrease from 87.46% in 2000 to 84.60% in 2010. Concurrently, the Hispanic representation among Vinzants increased significantly, surging from 1.24% in 2000 to 3.19% in 2010. The Black population also grew, rising from 6.84% in 2000 to 8.17% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.46% | 84.6% | -3.27% |
| Black | 6.84% | 8.17% | 19.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 3.19% | 157.26% |
| Two or More Races | 3.01% | 2.07% | -31.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |