UK surname
An occupational surname for a winemaker, wine seller, or someone who lived near or worked in a vineyard.
In the 1881 census there were 94 people recorded with the Wine surname, ranking it #20,467 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 84, ranked #32,726, down from #20,467 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Sampford Brett, Bicknoller, Stogumber, London parishes and King's Lynn St Margaret. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Wine is 186 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 10.6%.
1881 census count
94
Ranked #20,467
Modern count
84
2016, ranked #32,726
Peak year
1861
186 bearers
Map years
4
1861 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Wine surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Wine surname density by area, 1911 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 85 | #18,940 |
| 1861 | historical | 186 | #12,751 |
| 1881 | historical | 94 | #20,467 |
| 1891 | historical | 180 | #16,143 |
| 1901 | historical | 156 | #17,638 |
| 1911 | historical | 185 | #15,686 |
| 1997 | modern | 76 | #29,997 |
| 1998 | modern | 81 | #29,849 |
| 1999 | modern | 80 | #30,152 |
| 2000 | modern | 75 | #30,668 |
| 2001 | modern | 76 | #30,366 |
| 2002 | modern | 77 | #30,709 |
| 2003 | modern | 86 | #29,752 |
| 2004 | modern | 84 | #30,244 |
| 2005 | modern | 83 | #30,486 |
| 2006 | modern | 79 | #31,263 |
| 2007 | modern | 78 | #31,748 |
| 2008 | modern | 71 | #32,753 |
| 2009 | modern | 88 | #31,352 |
| 2010 | modern | 83 | #32,396 |
| 2011 | modern | 80 | #32,652 |
| 2012 | modern | 78 | #33,044 |
| 2013 | modern | 79 | #33,142 |
| 2014 | modern | 80 | #33,133 |
| 2015 | modern | 79 | #33,127 |
| 2016 | modern | 84 | #32,726 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Sampford Brett, Bicknoller, Stogumber, London parishes, King's Lynn St Margaret, Bristol City: Temple and Manchester. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sampford Brett, Bicknoller, Stogumber | Somerset |
| 2 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 3 | King's Lynn St Margaret | Norfolk |
| 4 | Bristol City: Temple | Gloucestershire |
| 5 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Wine surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Wine, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Wine surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Wine household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Wine is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Wine is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Wine, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname WINE is believed to have originated in Germany, likely from an occupational name for someone who produced or sold wine. It is derived from the Middle High German word "win," meaning "wine."
The earliest recorded instances of the WINE surname date back to the 14th century in various German regions, such as Bavaria and Saxony. In these areas, the name was often spelled as "Wein" or "Weyn."
One of the earliest known bearers of the WINE surname was Johannes Wein, a vintner mentioned in records from the city of Nuremberg in 1387. Another early record is of Hanse Weyn, a wine merchant from Leipzig, who is documented in a guild register from 1421.
The WINE surname can also be traced to some place names in Germany, such as Weinheim (meaning "wine home") and Weingarten (meaning "wine garden"). These place names likely influenced the development of the surname for individuals who lived or originated from those locations.
In the 16th century, the WINE surname appeared in various records and manuscripts, including the Zinsbücher (rent books) of the city of Augsburg, where several individuals with the surname Wein were listed as property owners or tenants.
Throughout history, there have been notable individuals with the WINE surname, including:
1. Johann Wein (1591-1658), a German composer and organist known for his sacred choral works. 2. Johann Georg Wein (1628-1696), a German lawyer and legal scholar who wrote extensively on Roman law. 3. Johann Wilhelm Wein (1753-1828), a German philosopher and educator who contributed to the development of educational theory. 4. Johann Michael Wein (1771-1847), a German painter and engraver known for his landscapes and portraits. 5. Carl Gustav Wein (1882-1957), a German aviator and aviation pioneer who made significant contributions to the development of seaplanes.
While the WINE surname is not among the most common surnames globally, it has a rich history rooted in the wine-producing regions of Germany, with bearers of the name making notable contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Wine surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Somerset leads with 23 Wines recorded in 1881 and an index of 15.59x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset | 23 | 15.59x |
| Gloucestershire | 14 | 7.79x |
| Middlesex | 14 | 1.53x |
| Lancashire | 7 | 0.64x |
| Durham | 6 | 2.20x |
| Norfolk | 5 | 3.55x |
| Lanarkshire | 4 | 1.35x |
| Monmouthshire | 4 | 6.04x |
| Dorset | 3 | 4.99x |
| Kent | 3 | 0.96x |
| Derbyshire | 2 | 1.39x |
| Angus | 1 | 1.18x |
| Cumberland | 1 | 1.27x |
| Herefordshire | 1 | 2.66x |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0.68x |
| Northumberland | 1 | 0.73x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 0.32x |
| Surrey | 1 | 0.22x |
| Worcestershire | 1 | 0.84x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.11x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. East Quantoxhead in Somerset leads with 12 Wines recorded in 1881 and an index of 17142.86x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| East Quantoxhead | 12 | 17142.86x |
| Bristol Temple | 9 | 762.71x |
| Bicknoller | 7 | 7000.00x |
| Framwellgate | 6 | 370.37x |
| Islington London | 5 | 5.63x |
| Kings Lynn St Margaret | 5 | 118.20x |
| Bedminster | 4 | 28.84x |
| Bedwellty | 4 | 34.19x |
| Bristol St Philip Jacob | 4 | 23.63x |
| Barony | 3 | 4.00x |
| Broadway | 3 | 1250.00x |
| Chorlton On Medlock | 3 | 17.36x |
| Hillingdon | 3 | 102.74x |
| Bow London | 2 | 17.14x |
| St Pancras London | 2 | 2.71x |
| Toxteth Park | 2 | 5.43x |
| Unstone | 2 | 357.14x |
| West Derby | 2 | 6.29x |
| Battersea | 1 | 2.96x |
| Bearsted | 1 | 526.32x |
| Chelsea London | 1 | 3.62x |
| Clifton | 1 | 11.00x |
| Dundee | 1 | 3.15x |
| East Cliffe | 1 | 1250.00x |
| Fulham London | 1 | 7.52x |
| Glasgow | 1 | 1.90x |
| Hereford St Peter | 1 | 100.00x |
| Langrigg Mealrigg | 1 | 1111.11x |
| Leeds | 1 | 1.95x |
| Maidstone | 1 | 10.73x |
| Northfield | 1 | 44.05x |
| Stone | 1 | 25.25x |
| Thurlby Obthorpe | 1 | 500.00x |
| Wallsend | 1 | 23.09x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Wine surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Wine surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Wine households.
FAQ
In 1881, 94 people were recorded with the Wine surname. That placed it at #20,467 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 84 in 2016. That gives Wine a modern rank of #32,726.
An occupational surname for a winemaker, wine seller, or someone who lived near or worked in a vineyard.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Wine bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.