2000
#123,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Divincenti
A surname derived from Italian meaning "of the conquerors."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Divincenti. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Divincenti surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Divincenti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Divincenti, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Divincenti
The surname DIVINCENTI has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian phrase "Di Vincenti," which translates to "of the victorious" or "of the winners." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon an individual or family who achieved notable victories or success in their endeavors.
The name DIVINCENTI can be found in historical records and documents from various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions such as Lombardy and Veneto. It is possible that the name was initially associated with a specific location or town, although the precise origin remains uncertain.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DIVINCENTI can be found in a document from the city of Verona, dated 1372. This document mentions a certain "Giacomo DIVINCENTI" as a landowner and prominent figure in the local community.
In the 15th century, a branch of the DIVINCENTI family settled in the Venetian city of Treviso. Historical records from this period mention a notable figure named "Pietro DIVINCENTI" (born around 1420), who served as a high-ranking official in the Venetian Republic.
During the Renaissance period, the DIVINCENTI name gained further prominence. A renowned artist and sculptor, "Andrea DIVINCENTI" (1490-1567), hailed from the city of Mantua and created several notable works that can still be admired today.
In the 17th century, the name DIVINCENTI appeared in the annals of the Catholic Church. "Girolamo DIVINCENTI" (1603-1681), a Jesuit priest and scholar, was highly regarded for his theological writings and contributions to the study of canon law.
Another notable figure bearing the DIVINCENTI name was "Giovanni DIVINCENTI" (1735-1812), a military commander who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. He rose through the ranks and is remembered for his bravery and strategic leadership during several crucial battles.
While the name DIVINCENTI has its roots in Italy, over the centuries, it has spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, the earliest and most significant historical records pertaining to this surname can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it originated and flourished.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Divincenti
Among Census respondents with the surname Divincenti, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Divincenti bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Divincenti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.2% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Divincenti
Divincenti appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-17 bearers (-13.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 23,939 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-7 bearers (-6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,736 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #123,314 | 129 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | -17 bearers (-13.2%) | Down 23,939 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.3%) | Down 5,736 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Divincenti surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #152,989 | -3.9% |
| Count | 112 | 105 | -6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Divincenti bearers went from 112 to 105 (-6.3% change). The surname moved down 5,736 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #152,989.
FAQ
Divincenti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Divincenti?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Divincenti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Divincenti?
Divincenti ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Divincenti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Divincenti.
Has Divincenti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Divincenti went from 112 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Divincenti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Divincenti, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Divincenti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.2% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Divincenti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.2%), Hispanic (3.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Divincenti (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Divincenti mean?
A surname derived from Italian meaning "of the conquerors." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Divincenti (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Divincenti?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Divincenti? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.