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

Vasconcellos, 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 Vasconcellos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vasconcellos in America

Vasconcellos is the 22944th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vasconcellos surname appeared 1,115 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 Vasconcellos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vasconcellos to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Vasconcellos

The surname Vasconcellos originated from Portugal during the medieval era. It is derived from the Portuguese place name "Vale de Concelhos," which translates to "Valley of Councils." This place name refers to a region in northern Portugal where local councils or governing bodies were once established.

The earliest recorded instances of the Vasconcellos surname date back to the 12th century. It appears in various Portuguese historical documents and records from that time period. One notable example is the "Livro Velho de Linhagens" (Old Book of Lineages), a compilation of genealogical records from the 13th century.

Over the centuries, the Vasconcellos surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Vasconcelos, Vasconcelhos, and Vasconcellas. These variations are primarily due to regional dialects and the evolution of the Portuguese language.

Several notable individuals have borne the Vasconcellos surname throughout history. One prominent figure was João de Vasconcellos (1492-1536), a Portuguese explorer and navigator who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his famous voyage around the world.

Another notable Vasconcellos was Luís Mendes de Vasconcellos (1542-1623), a Portuguese poet and playwright who wrote several works that were popular during the Renaissance era.

In the 19th century, Joaquim de Vasconcellos (1849-1936) was a renowned Portuguese historian, archaeologist, and ethnographer. He made significant contributions to the study of Portuguese history and culture.

The Vasconcellos surname has also been associated with various place names in Portugal, such as Vale de Vasconcellos and Quinta de Vasconcellos, further solidifying its connection to the country's geographical regions.

Another notable figure was Miguel de Vasconcelos (1508-1577), a Portuguese diplomat and statesman who served as the ambassador to England during the reign of Queen Mary I.

While the Vasconcellos surname is primarily associated with Portugal, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval era in the valleys and councils of northern Portugal.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vasconcellos

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

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 Vasconcellos 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Vasconcellos has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Vasconcellos was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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