Find out how popular the last name Vancelette is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Vancelette.

Vancelette, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Vancelette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vancelette in America

Vancelette is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vancelette surname appeared 115 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Vancelette.

The history of the last name Vancelette

The surname Vancelette has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old French words "vance" and "lette," which together could translate to "small valley" or "small clearing." This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive term for someone living in a small valley or clearing.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Vancelette can be found in the 13th-century cartulary of the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris. The document refers to a certain "Radulphus de Vancelette," indicating that the name was already in use during that period.

In the 14th century, a branch of the Vancelette family is said to have settled in the Burgundy region of eastern France. Records from that time show variations in spelling, such as "Vancellette" and "Vanscelette," which were likely influenced by local dialects.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the name Vancelette was Jean Vancelette (1510-1578), a French jurist and legal scholar who served as a counselor in the Parliament of Paris. His works on French customary law were widely influential in his time.

In the 17th century, the Vancelette family had a presence in the region of Normandy, as evidenced by the birth of Jacques Vancelette (1625-1701) in the town of Coutances. Jacques later became a respected priest and served as the vicar of the parish of Saint-Pierre-de-Coutances.

Another prominent individual with the surname Vancelette was Marie-Anne Vancelette (1718-1795), a French writer and philosopher who was active during the Age of Enlightenment. Her works explored themes of morality and virtue, and she was part of the intellectual circles of her time.

Throughout the centuries, the name Vancelette has maintained a presence in various regions of France, with some families eventually migrating to other parts of Europe and the world. While not a particularly widespread surname, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of French onomastic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vancelette

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Vancelette.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Vancelette was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Vancelette was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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