2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vicenzi
An Italian surname indicating the bearer is from Vicenza, a city in northern Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 177 Americans carry the last name Vicenzi. That puts it at #119,015 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,936,465 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vicenzi 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
177
1 in 1,936,465
Census rank
#119,015
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
154
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 154 bearers of the surname Vicenzi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 119015th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vicenzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vicenzi
The surname Vicenzi originated in Italy, specifically in the Veneto region. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "vincens," meaning "victorious" or "conquering." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon someone who achieved a significant victory or conquest.
In medieval times, the Vicenzi family was prominent in the city of Vicenza, which likely contributed to the name's derivation. Records from the 13th century mention individuals with the surname Vicenzi residing in Vicenza and surrounding areas.
One of the earliest known references to the Vicenzi name can be found in a 14th-century manuscript detailing the noble families of Vicenza. This document highlights the Vicenzi family's influence and involvement in local politics and governance.
During the Renaissance period, several notable Vicenzi individuals emerged. Pietro Vicenzi (1475-1540) was a renowned architect and sculptor who contributed to the design and construction of various churches and palaces in Vicenza and Venice.
Another prominent figure was Giacomo Vicenzi (1522-1597), a humanist scholar and philosopher. He authored several treatises on ethics and moral philosophy, which were widely studied in academic circles of the time.
In the 17th century, Giovanni Battista Vicenzi (1623-1712) gained recognition as a skilled engraver and printmaker. His intricate works depicting religious scenes and landscapes were highly sought after by art collectors throughout Europe.
The Vicenzi name also spread beyond Italy, with some individuals migrating to other parts of Europe and the Americas. In the 19th century, Antonio Vicenzi (1839-1912) was a successful businessman and philanthropist who established a thriving textile company in Argentina.
Another notable figure was Maria Vicenzi (1864-1923), an Italian-born opera singer who gained acclaim for her performances in various opera houses across Europe and the United States.
The Vicenzi surname continues to be prevalent in Italy, particularly in the Veneto region, where it has its deep-rooted historical origins. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its connection to the Latin word "vincens" and the city of Vicenza remains a significant part of its rich heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vicenzi
Among Census respondents with the surname Vicenzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Vicenzi 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 Vicenzi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.8% · 146
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 4
- Black or African American1.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vicenzi
Vicenzi 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
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+6 bearers (+5.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,290 places
2020
#119,015
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 154
+32 bearers (+26.2%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 18,312 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.2%) | Down 3,290 places |
| 2020 | #119,015 | 154 | 0.05 | +32 bearers (+26.2%) | Up 18,312 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 Vicenzi 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 | #137,327 | #119,015 | 13.3% |
| Count | 122 | 154 | 26.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.05 | 28.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vicenzi bearers went from 122 to 154 (+26.2% change). The surname moved up 18,312 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #119,015.
FAQ
Vicenzi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vicenzi?
Name Census estimates that about 177 living Americans carry the surname Vicenzi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,936,465 residents.
How common is Vicenzi?
Vicenzi ranks #119,015 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 154 people with the surname Vicenzi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (177), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Vicenzi.
Has Vicenzi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vicenzi went from 122 recorded bearers to 154. That is an increase of 32 (+26.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #137,327 to #119,015.
What does the Census say about the background of Vicenzi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vicenzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Black (1.9%). 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 Vicenzi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.8% (146 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vicenzi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.8%), Hispanic (2.6%), Black (1.9%). 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 Vicenzi (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 Vicenzi mean?
An Italian surname indicating the bearer is from Vicenza, a city in northern Italy. 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 Vicenzi (0.05 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 share the surname Vicenzi?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.